Overview

• Hardy confirmed his Derby departure in an Instagram post after nearly a decade with the club.
• He is expected to begin with Manchester United’s U18s under coach Darren Fletcher.
• The 16-year-old has five caps for England Under-16s and played for Derby’s U18s last season.
• Two academy goalkeepers are currently out on loan: Radek Vitek at Bristol City and Elyh Harrison at Shrewsbury Town.
• The addition reflects ongoing changes in United’s goalkeeping setup, with reports noting Andre Onana’s season-long loan to Trabzonspor and forthcoming senior depth decisions.