Victor Valdes is a fantastic signing for Manchester United

First of all, it's unfortunate Valdes' signing seems to signal the end of Anders Lindegaard's Manchester United career, after the 'keeper is almost certainly set for a move away after being made clear he's the third-choice 'keeper at United.

(Credit to Manchester United's twitter)

This was after Louis van Gaal announced Valdes will join the club as the number-two goalkeeper, and this'll excite United fans for many reasons...

Obviously, this implies the club have no intention of selling David de Gea and are working on a new contract for the Spaniard.

I've been wondering this season, "Why hasn't Van Gaal given De Gea a break?" in games such as against the MK Dons or Yeovil Town.

It's evident the United manager didn't have any confidence in Lindegaard, but hopefully that will change with Valdes.

De Gea can't play every game and with United's incredible injury record this season, you want him covered up in bubble wrap in games such as against Cambridge.

Valdes will be a fantastic addition to the United dressing room. After losing Vidic, Ferdinand and Evra at the beginning of the season, the side desperately need that experience back.

The Spanish 'keeper has won everything in football, the World Cup, the Champions League, La Liga, the list goes on.

Oh, Casillas was the 'keeper in the World Cup for Spain? Hardly matters.

You can't put a price on a winning mentality nevertheless, and Valdes will provide experience and calmness to the dressing room.

He will also be a decent mentor to De Gea, with the Spanish connection, inevitably they should strike up a beneficial relationship.

It's all pluses so far, but one aspect which will be interesting over the next 18 months, will Valdes will completely satisfied being a number two after being Barcelona's main man for so long?

Maybe he feels he's in United's debt for helping his rehabilitation and letting him train with the club, but time will tell whether he'll be able to adapt to life as a number two.