Former Aberdeen star training with Man Utd as his career takes shock twist

THE connection between Aberdeen and Manchester United is the stuff of Scottish football legend.

Sir Alex Ferguson once left Pittodrie to rewrite the history books – with Gordon Strachan and Jim Leighton two more Dons heroes who have performed with distinction at the Theatre of Dreams.

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And visitors to first-team training at Carrington these last few weeks might have noticed another surprise link with the Dons.

That’s because veteran former Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis has been training with Erik ten Hag’s star-studded side.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Lewis has been sporadically involved in Manchester United first-team training since joining up with the club to maintain fitness in December.

They claim that he asked one of the United coaches about coming in to train – with the 36-year-old taking part in training this week as the Old Trafford men prepared for the clash with Aston Villa.

With those who played against West Ham excused the session, Lewis took part in the session with back up keeper Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton.

It’s thought United will sign another goalkeeper next season, with the 37-year-old Heaton approaching the end of the new one-year extension he signed in June.

Lewis joined the Dons from Fulham in 2016 and went on to make 271 appearances for the club during his seven year stint.

A former club captain – was first choice at Aberdeen for years before losing his spot in the team to Kelle Roos last season.

He helped the Pittdrie club reach three cup finals in 2016, 2017 and 2018 but unfortunately had to settle for runners up medals in all the occasions.

The goalkeeper was also named in the PFA Scotland team of the season in 2016/17.

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