Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in the world of football. As a big club, the Red Devils certainly have many quality goalkeepers who guard their goals.
Peter Schmeichel is one of the best goalkeepers the Red Devils have. The reason is, he contributed many trophies to the Old Trafford-based team.
After the Schmeichel era ended, the Red Devils were noted to buy a lot of goalkeepers. In fact, they don't hesitate to spend a lot of money to get quality goalkeepers.
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Here are the five most expensive goalkeepers Manchester United have ever signed.
5 Most Expensive Goalkeepers
5. Edwin van der Sar
Edwin Van der Sar was signed by Manchester United in 2005 from Fulham for 4 million euros. The Dutch goalkeeper joined when he was no longer young, namely 34 years.
However, Van der Sar answered those doubts with achievement. He was able to present many trophies for the Red Devils.
Van der Sar's title collection includes four Premier League titles, the Champions League trophy to the Club World Cup. He made 266 appearances during his six years at the club.
4. Tomasz Kuszczak
Tomasz Kuszczak joined Manchester United from West Bromwich in 2006. The Red Devils spent 4.3 million euros to bring the goalkeeper from Poland to Old Trafford.
However, Kuszczak was never the first choice between MU's goal. He warmed the bench until he was finally released at the end of the 2012 season to Brigthton & Hove Albion.
While wearing the Red Devils costume, Kuszczak made a total of 61 appearances. As for the 10 trophies that Kuszczak won with Manchester United, including the Champions League in 2007-2008.
3. Anders Lindegaard
Manchester United recruited Anders Lindegaard from Norwegian club Aalesund. He was bailed out for a fee of up to five million euros.
Lindegaard was never the main choice during his time at Old Trafford. The total Danish goalkeeper played in only 29 matches in all competitions.
Lindegaard won the 2012-2013 Premier League and left the Red Devils in 2015. MU decided to release him to West Brom for free.
2. Fabien Barthez
Fabian Barthez was recruited by Manchester United to replace Peter Schmeichel. Redeemed for a dowry of 11.7 million euros, the French goalkeeper became a mainstay of MU from 2000 to 2003.
Barthez is not as great as Peter Schmeichel, but he was able to present two Premier League trophies for Manchester United, namely in the 2000/01 and 2002/03 seasons.
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Barthez only lasted four seasons at Old Trafford before finally being released to Marseille. He made 139 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils.
1. David de Gea
David De Gea came to Manchester United in 2011. The Spanish goalkeeper was recruited from Atletico Madrid at a cost of 25 million euros.
The 30-year-old player then managed to become the Red Devils main goalkeeper. De Gea has so far made 438 appearances in all competitions.
De Gea has been at Manchester United for almost a decade. He has won seven titles at Old Trafford including the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.
Source: transfermarkt
