David de Gea signs new four-year deal with United

The Spain international, 24, joined the Reds back in 2011 and has registered 175 appearances for the club


Sports Desk September 11, 2015
At least four more years for de Gea at Old Trafford. PHOTO: AFP

The 24-year-old Spain international has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United keeping him at the club till 2019, with an option to further extend the contract by one year.

The news has come in as a massive boost to the club, who have succeeded in retaining their two time Player of the Year winner after a difficult summer which saw the Spaniard on the brink of joining Real Madrid on transfer deadline day.

"I am delighted to be starting this new chapter in my United career," said de Gea, as quoted by ManUtd.com

"I have always enjoyed playing with these great players in front of our fantastic fans. Manchester United is a special club and Old Trafford is an ideal place for me to continue to develop my career. I’m looking forward to putting a difficult summer behind me and concentrating on working hard to improve and help my teammates to be successful."

United manager, Louis van Gaal also expressed his delight on de Gea's decision.

"I am absolutely delighted David has signed a new contract. He is one of the best goalkeepers in world football. I am very pleased that he will be part of the team for many years to come," said van Gaal.

"David made a very important contribution to our performance last season and he has been the club’s Player of the Year for the last two seasons.

"He is a popular player who is keen to learn and enhance his game. At such a young age for a goalkeeper, he has many years ahead of him."

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