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Radek Vitek will spend the season away from Manchester United, as he is joining Blau-Weiss Linz on loan, subject to registration.

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The Austrian Bundesliga should provide valuable experience for the 20-year-old, who illustrated his potential with an outstanding display in our opening pre-season friendly, against Rosenborg in Norway.

Vitek made a string of fine saves before the home side scored a late winner in Trondheim as he continues to build his reputation.

The Czech Republic Under-20 international, who signed for the Reds in 2020 from Sigma Olomouc in his homeland, has risen through the Academy and shown his qualities.

He kept goal for the FA Youth Cup-winning team in 2022, performing well in the final against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, and has caught the attention of the Austrian club.