David De Gea pledges loyalty to Manchester United amid contract Saga
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PREMIER LEAGUE David De Gea pledges loyalty to Manchester United amid contract Saga

Ayoola Kelechi • 06:00 - 31.03.2023

Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea has confirmed his intention to stay at Manchester United despite the current renewal saga

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has reiterated that he is only thinking about the Red Devils even as he waits for a concrete contract offer from the club. 

De Gea looking to continue Manchester United stay

De Gea has been a Manchester United mainstay since joining the club as an emerging 21-year-old in 2011, but his time at the club could be coming to an end with the goalkeeper set to run out of his current contract at the end of the 2022/23 season. 

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Despite the strong criticism he has faced in recent years, especially about his lack of ability with the ball at his feet, De Gea says that he is still committed to the Manchester United cause and intends to stay longer at the club he loves. 

De Gea confirms intention to stay at Manchester United

Speaking ahead of a return to club football following the international break, De Gea said he is enjoying every moment at Manchester United despite all the noise in recent years, and reiterated that he is very happy at the club. 

Speaking with Football Daily, he said,  “I love Manchester United. I've been here for years. I enjoy every moment. I've played many games. 

“It's great to be here. It's a huge club. I love the club, I'm very happy here”.

De Gea is yet to agree to a new contract which will see him extend his stay in Manchester beyond the summer, but optimism over a new deal coming soon is very high from both the player's and the club’s perspective. 

De Gea has been instrumental in Manchester United’s recent successes and lifted his 8th title with the Red Devils following their EFL Cup triumph over Newcastle in February. 

Manager Erik Ten Hag has already expressed his willingness for De Gea to continue, and a new deal appears on the horizon for the current Manchester United No. 1. 

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