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Louise Thomas
Editor
Manchester United have announced goalkeeper Victor Valdes will join Standard Liege on loan for the rest of the season.
The 34-year-old is moving to the Belgian club on loan until the end of the season and will become a free agent in the summer.
A statement on the Red Devils' website said: "Manchester United and Standard Liege have reached agreement for the temporary transfer of goalkeeper Victor Valdes, effective until the end of the current season."
The Spain international and former Barcelona goalkeeper signed for the Reds in January of last year but made just two appearances for the club during a frustrating time at Old Trafford - making his debut as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal, and then starting the final match of 2014/15 away to Hull which ended 0-0.
Yesterday, United fans vented their anger towards Louis van Gaal after watching their team slump to a hugely disappointing 1-0 defeat to Southampton.
Van Gaal's claim last week that United were still in the hunt for the title now seems pure fantasy.
The 64-year-old observed his team slip five points behind fourth-placed Tottenham and 10 points adrift of leaders Leicester thanks to Charlie Austin's 87th-minute winner on his Saints debut.
United supporters booed their team off at half-time and following the conclusion of the game. The United fans have largely backed Van Gaal during matches, but the Dutchman was heckled like never before as he walked down the tunnel following Saturday's damaging defeat.
Van Gaal admitted after the final whistle that fans' support for him had sunk to an all-time low.
"Yes, because it was very clear," the United manager said when asked if it was the worst reaction he had heard to a result during his time in charge at Old Trafford.
"I can understand also because I have seen also a poor match.
"I cannot change that feeling. I can only work hard with my players to improve our game.
"I am disappointed. We have to change this. That is my job and not an easy job at the moment."
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