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Radek Vitek: Bristol City make bold plan for Man United loanee
TL;DR
Bristol City plans to retain Manchester United loanee Radek Vitek after his impressive season. Vitek stepped up as the starting goalkeeper following an injury to Max O’Leary.
Key points
- Bristol City plans to keep Radek Vitek
- Vitek is on loan from Manchester United
- He has performed brilliantly this season
- O’Leary's injury allowed Vitek to become the starter
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Radek Vitek: Bristol City make bold plan for Man United loanee
Bristol City are ready to launch an ambitious plan to keep Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek at Ashton Gate, according to a new report.
Superb Season
Vitek has enjoyed a brilliant campaign after joining Bristol City on a season-long loan last summer. Initially signed as a back-up to long-time stalwart Max O’Leary, who suffered a serious ankle injury during pre-season, he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
Despite being thrown in at the deep end, the Czech under-20 international has been superb, quickly establishing himself as one of Bristol City’s standout performers. A number of highlight reel-worthy saves have made their way around social media, but it is Vitek’s ability to deal with the aerial bombardment of Championship football which has been most impressive.
His ability to play out from the back has also caught the eye, demonstrating comfort in distribution with both feet and remaining unflappable when pressed by opposition forwards.
Vitek scooped up a hat-trick of awards this month, winning his adopted club’s Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year. Perhaps the biggest compliment that can be paid to him is that O’Leary was forced to leave his boyhood club in January in search of more first-team minutes.
Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber has publicly expressed his desire to keep the United loanee in the south-west, while the player himself has admitted he wants to maintain his berth as a starter moving forward.
Bristol City ready to strike
Sports Boom reveals The Robins consider a permanent deal for Vitek their “number one priority” as the club gears up for a “major rebuild” to help secure promotion next season.
Q&A
What has Radek Vitek's performance been like at Bristol City?
Radek Vitek has had a brilliant season at Bristol City, stepping up as the starting goalkeeper after an injury to Max O’Leary.
Why is Bristol City planning to keep Radek Vitek?
Bristol City aims to keep Radek Vitek due to his impressive performance and contribution as a key player during the season.
How did Radek Vitek end up as the starting goalkeeper for Bristol City?
Radek Vitek became the starting goalkeeper after Max O’Leary suffered a serious ankle injury during pre-season.
What is the status of Max O’Leary's injury?
Max O’Leary is recovering from a serious ankle injury that occurred during pre-season, which opened the door for Vitek's opportunity.
