Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is set to sign a new contract with the Premier League club.
According to a report from Daily Telegraph, David de Gea has agreed to take a pay cut to extend his stay at Old Trafford by signing a new deal with Manchester United.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper is currently earning £375,000 per week at Manchester United. But de Gea is prepared to accept reduced terms in order to stay at the club beyond this season. This comes in the wake of recent reports, which had suggested that the Red Devils wanted to extend his stay, complete with a lower salary.
David de Gea has a contract with Manchester United until the summer of 2023 and he has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The fact that he is willing to take a pay cut to continue with the club shows that he is committed to the Premier League outfit. And the Manchester United fans will certainly be delighted with the development.
The player has confirmed that he wishes to finish his career at Manchester United and it is a privilege and honour for him to represent the club. The 32-year-old has been a key player for the club since joining them from Atletico Madrid under Sir Alex Ferguson.
David de Gea confirms talks with Man United over new contract: "I'm relaxed, for sure it's going to end in a good way", tells @samuelluckhurst. 🔴 #MUFC
"I hope to finish my career at Man United. I was saying this is my club, it's a huge honour to be here and I'm so happy here". pic.twitter.com/7DWwScWynV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 4, 2023
De Gea is no longer the player he used to be. But he is still good enough to play for a top club. And Manchester United will only benefit from his quality, mentality, experience and leadership.
The Red Devils have been linked with a number of goalkeepers in recent months, including Yassine Bounou. And it will be interesting to see if Erik ten Hag is willing to bring in a new number-one at the end of the season.
The Red Devils have been linked with players like Yann Sommer and Illan Meslier as well. There is no doubt that de Gea is in the twilight stages of his career. But he could still be a very useful option for Manchester United. Meanwhile, Manchester United are set to sign Jack Butland from Crystal Palace.
It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils are prepared to offer him a short-term deal or a long-term extension. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old will be hoping to get back to his best in the coming months and it remains to be seen whether he can help the Red Devils finish the season strongly and secure Champions League qualification.
