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Man Utd flop reveals crunch talks with Ten Hag
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 22 Oct 2024 08:15 BST
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will have crunch talks with Altay Bayindir, according to the goalkeeper.
The Turkish shot-stopper has revealed he held talks with the Dutchman over his playing time. Since joining from Fenerbahce, Bayindir has played just two competitive games with the Old Trafford club.
However, speaking on Turkish television TRT, Bayindir admitted he ‘respects’ the head coach's decision to keep Andre Onana in goal for the majority of games, even matches in domestic cups.
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Since joining the Red Devils in the summer of 2023, Bayindir featured in a FA Cup victory over Newport County and a Carabao Cup win over Barnsley in September.
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The 26-year-old said ahead of United’s game with Fenerbahce this week: "I had a conversation with manager Erik ten Hag about not playing for Manchester United. I always respect the manager's decision but I will do everything to play. I'm just focusing on the pitch.”
Bayindir signed for €3.2 million in 2023, joining at a time when he had 166 career appearances and 53 clean sheets for Fenerbahce. Despite being Turkey's No.1 he has been frequently linked with a quick exit from United.
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Ten Hag ignores Bayindir
There were even reports that Ten Hag ‘ignored’ the keeper when he first moved to United, with their first conversation not coming for two weeks.
The Premier League giants will visit his former club Fenerbahce in the Europa League this week, with the game set for Thursday. However, it's thought that Ten Hag will opt for Onana again in goal. United are winless so far in the competition, having drawn their opening two games against Twente and Porto.
United came from behind on Saturday against Brentford to snatch three points. Ethan Pinnock opened the scoring but goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund eased the pressure for Ten Hag as United snatched all three points.
