Victor Valdés has joined **Standard Liège** on a six-month loan from **Manchester United**, the Belgian club confirmed on Sunday. The move sees the former **Barcelona goalkeeper** link up with **Matthieu Dossevi** and his teammates as the club strengthens its squad for the remainder of the season.
The arrival of Valdés has prompted mixed feelings among the squad. Standard Liège’s Togolese forward **Matthieu Dossevi** admitted he was torn over the signing. “Personally, I’m a bit torn,” Dossevi told *rtl.be*. “Obviously, he’s a very good player, a great player above all. But it’s not exactly where we needed reinforcement. Guillaume \[Hubert] is performing very well at the moment, so it remains to be seen. If Valdés comes, he will bring his experience and qualities to all of us, and he will be obviously welcome.”
Dossevi also praised the club’s transfer strategy this window, which has been motivated by ambitions to reach the **top six** in the league and compete for the **Croky Cup**. “The recruitment was very well done. We can see it because the new players have been performing well since their arrivals. But Guillaume is performing exceptionally, so why replace him? We are all behind him. He’s shown his qualities in recent weeks. Being around a player like Valdés will only be positive for him. He’s young and here to learn.”
Valdés, 33, brings a wealth of experience from his time at **Barcelona**, where he won multiple **La Liga titles**, **Champions League trophies**, and domestic cups. Despite limited opportunities at Manchester United, the Spaniard’s reputation as one of the finest goalkeepers of his generation is undisputed.
Standard Liège’s management has clearly signaled its intent to combine youth and experience in the squad, aiming to strengthen its title and cup ambitions in Belgium this season. With Valdés now in the ranks, the club hopes his leadership and calm presence between the posts will help the team reach its objectives.
