Manchester United are set to lose out on former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as reports have emerged that the 32-year old could move to Mexican side Queretaro.
Earlier in the week, MARCA had reported that Valdes, who has been training with Manchester United, is keen to sign a contract with them. However, there is no news on a possible contract offer from United.
Valdes had agreed a move to AS Monaco in March this year after admitting that it would be his last season in Spain, however, an unfortunate injury ended his season and the move to Monaco collapsed as he cancelled his pre-contract. Since then, he has been linked with a move to United’s rivals Liverpool as well, but transfer talks broke down between the two parties as the Merseyside club wanted him to prove his fitness. United’s current first choice David De Gea had given a hint that his side will sign Valdes eventually.
If Valdes does move to Mexico, then he’ll follow the route taken by another Barcelona player Ronaldinho. The Ballon d’Or winner moved to Liga MX this season for a free transfer from Atletico Mineiro.
Manager Louis Van Gaal was the one who introduced Valdes into the first team when he was the boss at Barcelona and could play a big role in the transfer. At 32, Valdes still has a few years left in him as keepers tend to get better with age, so despite Queretaro’s interest, the former Spanish international could wait for other offers to develop and decide on his next destination.
The Barcelona youth academy product was recently named as the best goalkeeper in the history of La Liga ahead of ex-Spanish teammate Iker Casillas. He had made 387 for Barcelona in the League and won 20 titles. He also won the famous Zamora trophy a record five times with the club.