Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes will be sold after manager Louis van Gaal claimed he "refused to play" in the r...
Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes will be sold after manager
Louis van Gaal claimed he "refused to play" in the reserves.
The 33-year-old Spain international was a surprise omission from the pre-season squad currently touring the US.
"He doesn't follow my philosophy. There is no place for someone like that," said Van Gaal of his January signing.
Victor Valdes left
United's number one David De Gea, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer.
Valdes posted a cryptic tweet on Thursday, containing a picture of the three under-21 games he played in along with the caption: ".....? #Respect".
That came after he had said on Twitter on Tuesday: "After a hard training session this morning I am working hard for this season! Come on you Reds."
Meanwhile, Van Gaal also told a news conference in Seattle how he told striker Robin van Persie he had no future at Old Trafford after a round of golf at the end of last season.
And he was unconvincing when asked about the futures of club record signing Angel Di Maria and De Gea.
The Old Trafford club will not consider selling De Gea, whose contract expires in 2016, unless they receive a record fee for a goalkeeper.
Asked about De Gea's situation, Van Gaal added: "I cannot say anything. His attitude is fantastic. It is stupid to ask."
However, he did admit that a move for another experienced goalkeeper was "dependent on David De Gea".
Valdes, who won La Liga six times with Barcelona, joined United as De Gea's back-up after recovering from major knee surgery
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