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Victor Valdes (Man Utd Official Twitter account)
Victor Valdes (Man Utd Official Twitter account)

Cape Town - Manchester United's January signing Victor Valdes must earn his spurs in Manchester United's reserve side before he can be considered for a full first-team debut, according to manager Louis van Gaal.

The 33-year-old arrived at Old Trafford for a free transfer on an 18-month deal in January having been the bedrock of a Barcelona side that won six La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies.

Valdes, however, has failed to displace incumbent David de Gea who continues to impress in an inconsistent United side, and Van Gaal had previously stated it would be 'very hard' for him to do so.

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