Manchester United → Middlesbrough · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 3mo ago
36%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 3mo agolast moved 3mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    4 Aug
  2. Talks
    4 Aug
  3. Agreement
    5 Aug
  4. Medical
    —
  5. Done
    5 Aug

Catch me up

  1. 4 Augfirst@JacobsBen: Middlesbrough are close to signing Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek
  2. 4 AugJoined by @MirrorFootball, @FabrizioRomano
  3. 5 AugReached Agreement
  4. 5 AugReached Done

What was actually said

6 posts in 3 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing3 reports, led by @JacobsBen@FabrizioRomano had it first, 3mo ago

Middlesbrough confirm Radek Vitek has joined, as exclusively revealed. Fee up to £14m including add-ons. Manchester United retain a 35% sell on, matching rights and a buy-back clause.🧤 🗣️ Vitek: "The project here is very impressive, because you can clearly see the ambition and https://t.co/M5129B4ieQ

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2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @MirrorFootball3mo ago ↗

    Ex-Man Utd star Radek Vitek forced to clear up comments immediately after joining Middlesbrough 😳 https://t.co/NK7qGifv51 https://t.co/CMQsQuRQhI

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔴⚪️ GKs exits at Man United today as Bayindir joins Celta Vigo… and Radek Vitek joins Middlesbrough on permanent deal. Green light for medical; £7m fee plus add-ons up to potential £14m package. #MUFC also mantain 35% sell-on clause and buy back for the GK. https://t.co/I0ClUwjlO1

Reported as agreed

Advancingone report

Radek Vitek given permission to formalise his move to Middlesbrough. £14m package. #MUFC retain a 35% sell-on and a buy-back option.🧤 https://t.co/LuadIpSUJ4

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Reported as being in talks

Advancing2 reports, led by @JacobsBen

Middlesbrough are close to signing Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek. Vitek spent last season on loan at Bristol City and is seeking regular minutes.🧤 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/ERg6YKecVT

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1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @MirrorFootball3mo ago ↗

    Radek Vitek is 'close' to joining Middlesbrough, with Man Utd looking to insert both a sell-on clause and a buy-back option 🔴 https://t.co/0oPeUYdiME https://t.co/Qy5rdejZXO

Why it read 36% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+39
Ben Jacobs advancingBroke ittrust 0.55, 95% faded
+1
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−4
4 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
36%

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