Manchester United announce official Jack Butland loan signing: all the details

Jack Butland has officially signed for Manchester United on loan from Crystal Palace on a six-month loan deal. He will wear the No.31.

The keeper joins Erik ten Hag‘s goalkeeper department after the departure of Martin Dubravka, who was recalled from loan by Newcastle United at the beginning of the window.

Speaking on the move, Butland told Manchester United: “This is an amazing club and one that I am now proud to represent. I’m really looking forward to working with an unbelievable goalkeeping group, supporting each other every day to create the best training and playing environment for the team.

“I’ve played against David de Gea and represented England alongside Tom Heaton; they are top-class ‘keepers, and I am relishing the opportunity to compete alongside and support them as team-mates.
 
“There is a lot that this group can achieve this season and I’m excited to play my part in helping everyone to reach these ambitions.”

He joins Manchester United at the beginning of the January window and may make his debut as close as on Tuesday evening when the Red Devils travel to Charlton Athletic in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.

The deal is thought to not contain any form of purchase option at the end of the season, and the club will pay his full wages while he is on loan from Crystal Palace.

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On the transfer, Manchester United football director John Murtough said: “Jack is an excellent goalkeeper with great experience throughout his career. His mentality and personality will be a real asset to our superb group of goalkeepers and the whole squad.

“Jack joins David, Tom and our young keepers to form a strong group who will all support each other in creating an optimum training and playing environment. We’re all looking forward to welcoming him into the group.”