Manchester United has confirmed the on-loan departure of Sam Johnstone to Aston Villa for the rest of the season.
Sam Johnstone was Manchester United's third-choice goalkeeper. The 23year-old will spend the rest of the campaign at the Villa park after only featuring for Manchester United Under-23 this season
United manager Jose Mourinho recently admitted Johnstone would be the only player to leave Old Trafford on loan during the January window.
The club statement read: "Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has joined Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season."
And the former England Under-20 international, who was behind David De Gea and Sergio Romero in Mourinho's pecking order, is looking forward to working under Steve Bruce.
He told Villa's official website: “I’m really pleased to have joined Aston Villa - it’s a massive club.
“I’m really excited to be here. Aston Villa were interested and it’s an opportunity I jumped at. It’s one you simply can’t turn down.
“I’m really delighted to be here and I’m happy that it’s all sorted. I can’t wait to work with Steve Bruce too.
“I’ve heard very good things about the manager. You can see his track record. He’s good for the club and I can’t wait to get going now.”
