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– Martin Dubravka has been recalled by Newcastle United from his season-long loan at Manchester United, the clubs announced on Sunday.
– The goalkeeper made two appearances after moving to Old Trafford in the summer but will now return to St James’ Park.
– United paid £2 million to loan Dubravka ahead of the season and had an option to sign him permanently for £6m if the Slovakia international made a certain number of appearances.
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– Sources have told that it was Newcastle’s decision to end the 33-year-old’s loan spell early.
– A statement issued by Man United on Sunday read: “Martin Dubravka has been recalled from his season-long loan to Manchester United by his parent club Newcastle United.
– “The Slovakian goalkeeper has made two appearances for the Reds since arriving from Tyneside in the summer, both in the Carabao Cup.
– “We would like to thank Martin for his contribution during his time with our club, and wish him all the best for the future.”
All the best, @HecoDubravka! 🔴🧤 #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 1, 2023
– Sources have told that United are yet to make a decision on whether to sign a replacement for Dubravka in January.
🧤 Martin Dúbravka has returned to #NUFC after being recalled from his loan spell with Manchester United.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 1, 2023
– Tom Heaton and 23-year-old Nathan Bishop will act as back-ups to first-choice David de Gea.
– United are interested in Yann Sommer, who is out of contract at Borussia Monchengladbach at the end of the season, but face competition from Bayern Munich for his signature.
