OFFICIAL: Middlesbrough sign goalkeeper Valdes

The former Barcelona and Manchester United goalkeeper becomes the newly-promoted club's fifth signing of the summer, joining on a free transfer after leaving Old Trafford.

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of goalkeeper Victor Valdes after the Spain international left Manchester United.

The former Barcelona man has signed a two-year contract with the newly-promoted side and becomes their fifth summer signing.

Valdes departed United after making just two appearances for the club under Louis van Gaal, having had a public falling-out with the Dutchman.

Valdes was accused of refusing to play for the club's Under-21 side by Van Gaal, a claim he strenuously denied. He eventually made three appearances for the youth squad before spending the second half of last season on loan at Standard Liege.