Victor Valdes "very proud" to join Middlesbrough

Victor Valdes has revealed that he is "very proud" to have been signed by Middlesbrough.

The 34-year-old had been available on a free transfer this summer after leaving Manchester United, and talk of a move to Boro gathered pace at the start of the week.

The two-year deal was confirmed by the newly-promoted Premier League club on Thursday afternoon and the former Barcelona goalkeeper has revealed that he cannot wait to begin "a new challenge".

Very Proud to be part of @Boro
A new challenge for me from today! pic.twitter.com/zKapqxIbuN

— Victor Valdes (@1victorvaldes) July 7, 2016

Valdes joined Man United in January 2015, but only made two first-team appearances for the Red Devils before moving to Standard Liege on loan for the 2015-16 campaign.