‘Send him back’ – Man Utd fans in tears as footage emerges of on-loan keeper Radek Vitek’s wondersave amid Onana woes.

Vitek's stunning save sparked envy among Manchester United fans

According to The Sun: Manchester United fans felt jealousy when they saw a video of the on-loan goalkeeper Radek Vitek making an incredible save against Bristol City.

The 'Red Devils' are experiencing a tough start to the season in the goalkeeper department.

A quite frankly ridiculous save from Radek Vítek. pic.twitter.com/sNHnTgDGjB

— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) August 30, 2025

Radek Vitek miraculously saved the goal for Bristol City yesterday during the match against Hull City.

In contrast, Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana have struggled to cope with the challenges in the Premier League; the latter failed to show himself adequately during a penalty in the match against Grimsby.

Some United players even suggest giving 39-year-old senior goalkeeper Tom Heaton a chance on the pitch instead of Bayindir or Onana.

Vitek's impressive start at Bristol

The 21-year-old Vitek has quietly but confidently started his season at Bristol City. After loans at Accrington Stanley and in Austria, he signed a contract for the 2025-26 season with the team.

The 'Robins' team is also showcasing a strong start to the season, remaining unbeaten in their first four matches under new coach Gerhard Struber.

During yesterday's 4-2 victory over Hull City, Vitek amazed everyone with a stunning one-handed save, stopping a shot from striker Oli McBurnie.

When Bristol City posted a video of this fantastic save, one United fan wrote:

“How about you take Onana and we have Vitek back?”

“Call him back immediately.”

Vitek's prospects and United's plans

Vitek has already been included in United's squad for Premier League, Champions League, and Europa League matches, but he has not yet made his debut for the first team.

United is looking to sign a new goalkeeper before the transfer deadline on Monday, holding talks regarding a potential contract with Senne Lammens from Belgian club Antwerp and are interested in goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.

It is worth noting that Vitek is a promising goalkeeper who has drawn the attention of United fans with his play and could become an important player for the team in the future.