Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said he hopes to stay at the club and talks over a new contract will end “in a good way”.
The 32-year-old Spaniard, who joined United in 2011, is out of contract in June.
He has impressed this season with eight clean sheets in 17 league games.
“I hope [to stay for the rest of my career]”, De Gea said. “I was saying this is my club, I’ve been here for many, many years and it’s a huge honor to be here and I’m so happy here.
Last month, United triggered one-year contract extensions for England striker Marcus Rashford, England full-back Luke Shaw, Portugal defender Diogo Dalot and Brazil midfielder Fred.
De Gea, who has made over 500 appearances for the Red Devils, said he was “very relaxed” about his contract situation, adding: “Just focus on training, do the best I can. But , of course, it will end.” in the right direction.”
De Gea was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from Atletico Madrid, in a deal worth £18.9m.
Since then he has become the highest paid goalkeeper in the world, earning £375,000 a week in his last contract extension in 2019.
During his 11½ years at the club, he kept 138 clean sheets in 394 Premier League appearances and won the Golden Glove in the 2017-18 season.
united are currently in talks with Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland over a move to become De Gea’s number two.
