 Manchester United will complete the €21 (£18.3) Million signing of 20-year-old Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea this summer, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed. The young Spaniard will replace outgoing stopper Edwin Van Der Sar, who played his final game at Old Trafford on Sunday... Queried by the press in the aftermath of Gary Neville's Testimonial on Tuesday, Sir Alex admitted that United's replacement for Edwin Van Der Sar is indeed David De Gea - who has been the subject of intense media speculation over the past season - ever since The Red Devil's flying Dutchman announced his end of season retirement from professional football. De Gea, along with Anders Lindegaard, will attempt to fill VDS's void. De Gea, 20, is seen as one of the most promising goalies in Europe, and comes at a price of €21 (£18.3) Million. The Atletico Madrid youngster has kept 14 clean sheets in 45 appearances for the La Liga side this season, brining to 24 his number of unblemished matches in 83 games. De Gea has UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup winners medals, and was also a star man in Spain's UEFA European U-17 Football Championship win in 2007. The 6ft 3½in keeper - who currently represents Spain's U-21 side - was complimented on his playing style by Sir Alex this week. "We've been working on this for quite a while, we identified him a while back as one we should go for. He's a young goalkeeper, very quick, with good composure and presence. He's an outstanding replacement for Edwin Van Der Sar. We were looking for someone with the same types of qualities." "One great quality Edwin always had was his composure and organisational ability." Fergie added. "David De Gea is very similar that way..." The deal is expected to be officially announced on bank holiday Monday, May 30th. CommentsSean 123 MUFC 24/05/2011 11:39pm
we have also signed Ashely young according to the Mail and Sneijder is next any truth in that Jay 25/05/2011 12:01am
Welcome to Man Utd ! Great signing Desmundo 25/05/2011 12:13am
Agree with Jay - welcome to Man United! TYPE0N3 25/05/2011 1:29am
Great signing! Does anyone else think that nani will leave if ashley young joins? £25m is a reasonable price for nani from juve, I would take it Bodjo 25/05/2011 2:44am
I've briefly seen him and looks quality, he's the player aswell as atletico's forwards who keep them in the game. I signed him on Football Manager a recently too, raw dog, hopefully the same on the pitch! Marvin 25/05/2011 4:48am
@TYPE0N3 - Nani is a hell of a lot better than Ashley Young, so I hope not Ron 25/05/2011 5:51am
Yeah Steed 25/05/2011 6:12am
Very young for a keeper, but if it works out we'll have him for a long time. Dor the Devil 25/05/2011 7:56am
Well done! And I hope snidjer is next Tini 25/05/2011 8:37am
Nani is important for us! Dunt leave! N next! Sneijder! Darren 25/05/2011 2:05pm
Big Dave (De Gea)basically kept Barca at bay in La Liga this season. A beast. Screech 25/05/2011 4:50pm
Big Dave, I like that. :) farhan 26/05/2011 3:39am
the good thing abt vds is not only is he good with his hands, but hes good with both legs too. he handle any back passes with such calm Fred 26/05/2011 6:35pm
Farhan - De Gea is so good with his feet he makes Van Der Sar look like Ben Foster. The Maradona of goalkeepers. JoeyAce 26/05/2011 8:58pm
Will miss u EVS. According to our records, Big Dave (De Gea) will have BIG shoes to fill.. Being able to adapt to the EPL n the fast paced english game.. Tho I'm sure in time BD n Lindengaard will be our most promising propects for the No. 1 pos in United's history.. Can't wait for next season..BIG TWo-0! farhan 27/05/2011 5:23am
hey fred, i take it that u r honest with ur words.. thank u fred for the information. Jay 27/05/2011 1:39pm
LOL honest with his words? I think he was exaggerating just a little bit. ;) Fitzy 29/05/2011 6:46pm
Get Maicon he is a beast and a tank Comments are closed. |  
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