Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has turned down the club’s opening contract offer, sparking fears that his long-term future at Old Trafford is hanging in the balance. De Gea is the only player remaining from Sir Alex Ferguson’s era and has been a crucial figure in the team for several years. However, with his current deal set to expire at the end of next season, United must decide if they will meet his demands or lose him for free.
De Gea Wants A Contract That Reflects His Value
De Gea signed a new deal worth £375,000 per week in 2019 – making him the highest-paid player at the club and the Premier League’s top earner. However, as he approaches his 32nd birthday, he understands he cannot command the same type of money as before. That said, De Gea wants a contract that reflects his current value to the team and does not want to be undervalued or disrespected.
United Look To Bring In Reinforcements
With De Gea’s future still up in the air, United is exploring their options to bring in a new goalkeeper to provide competition for his place and potentially usurp him as first choice. Reports suggest Diogo Costa and David Raya being touted as possible candidates. Bringing in some fresh blood could also serve as a wake-up call for De Gea and possibly prompt him to raise his game.
De Gea Focused On The Present
Despite these ongoing contract negotiations, De Gea remains focused on playing at his best and helping United achieve their goals this season. He is currently tied for the record of most clean sheets by a goalkeeper in Manchester United history with Peter Schmeichel and recently broke that record, which makes him proud and closer to winning things.
De Gea Believes In Martial’s Ability
Injuries have been a significant problem for Manchester United this season, with Marcus Rashford being the latest casualty. Just as they got Christian Eriksen back, Rashford was ruled out with a groin injury. As they prepare to face Sevilla in the Europa League quarterfinals, United is short on attacking options due to the injuries. Despite that, De Gea believes Anthony Martial can fill the gap and play a major role in their quest for silverware. He describes Martial as a “top player” who can dribble, score, and assist.
De Gea Warns Against Underestimating Sevilla
Speaking ahead of their Europa League quarter-final match against Sevilla, David de Gea warns his teammates not to underestimate the Spanish team, reminding them of Sevilla’s past record in the competition. Despite failing to impress in La Liga this season and unlikely to qualify for any European competition unless they win the Europa League, Sevilla has won the competition seven times in the past and must be taken very seriously. De Gea believes that La Liga results do not reflect their performance in Europe.
The Match Against Sevilla Will Be A Tough Challenge
Manchester United is a widespread favorite to win the Europa League this season. However, their match against Sevilla will not be an easy challenge. De Gea acknowledges that they are a good team with physical and tough players who know how to win big games. Therefore, it is crucial for Manchester United to be very ready to play against them and put on a great performance to come out victorious.
In conclusion, David de Gea’s contract negotiations remain unresolved, creating uncertainty over his future at Manchester United. While he remains committed to playing his best football, United must decide whether they will retain his services by meeting his expectations or risk losing him for free next season. Meanwhile, De Gea believes Martial can help fill the void left by Rashford’s injury, and United must be cautious against Sevilla in the Europa League quarterfinal encounter.
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