United sign promising goalkeeper from League 1

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He has signed for Manchester United. SouthendUnited

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Nathan Bishop for their under 23 team. He is a promising English goalkeeper that was playing in League 1.

Southend United, the team he signed for, informed that Nathan Bishop had become a Red Devil for an undisclosed fee.

Bishop signed for Southend United at just 16. In 4 years, up to the age he is now, 20, he has been growing leaps and bounds and settling into League One.

He made his professional debut against Scunthorpe United in 2017. Now he will play for the Manchester United under 23 team, waiting for the opportunity to make the step up to the 1st team.

"I want to thank everyone I met from the managers, the coaching staff, the guys in the kitchen and everyone, especially the fans for accepting me and helping me throughout my time at the club", he said after announcing his departure.

This season Bishop has played 16 matches, 12 in League One, 2 in the EFL Cup and another in the FA Cup.