Free agent trains with Man Utd first workforce after inexperienced gentle from Erik ten Hag
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has welcomed free agent Joe Lewis to coach with the primary workforce.
The 36-year-old goalkeeper, who final performed for Aberdeen, is holding match whereas he appears to be like for a brand new membership, the Mirror experiences. Despite having just one Premier League sport beneath his belt from his time at Cardiff City, and no senior England appearances, Lewis is coaching alongside United’s backup keepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton.
However, there isn’t any trace that this may result in a contract supply. Lewis had a profitable stint with Aberdeen, making over 200 appearances within the Scottish high flight.
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“I’ve got so many good memories here at Aberdeen, both on and off the field, and I’ve made many friends within the club, so it feels quite emotional to be moving,” Lewis shared when he left Aberdeen final summer season.
“I have no regrets; I’ve always tried my hardest every time I wore the shirt and I’m enormously proud to have captained the club and played as many games as I did.
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“The supporters took to me immediately and during the last seven years have stuck with me through thick and thin so I’d sincerely like to thank them. The people of Aberdeen in general have been so welcoming to my family so whilst we’ll be leaving the city, we won’t be strangers.”
United welcomed Bayindir and Andre Onana to their workforce final summer season, but in addition let a number of keepers go. Dean Henderson was bought to Crystal Palace and Matej Kovar joined Bayer Leverkusen, whereas David de Gea left as a free agent after his contract expired.
Heaton is likely one of the gamers who stayed at Old Trafford, with the membership triggering a one-year extension. However, earlier than that occurred, he forged doubt over his longer-term future at Old Trafford.
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“I love it here,” he stated. “I have been part of this football club for a long time, but I can’t lie, I also love playing. We will have a sit down and chat and see where we go.”
United are rumoured to be eyeing a brand new goalie this summer season, however they’re going to be taking part in second fiddle to high choose Onana. Meanwhile, Lewis is utilizing the chance to remain on his toes for his subsequent contract supply.
