David de Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, the Premier League club announced on Monday, ending months of speculation over his future.
The Spaniard, 28, who had been linked with a return to Spain with Real Madrid for several seasons, has put pen to paper on a new four-year deal.
“David de Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until at least June 2023,” United said on their official website. “There is an option to extend for a further year.”
De Gea joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has made 367 appearances for the club.
“It has been a privilege to spend eight years at this great club and the opportunity to continue my career at Manchester United is a genuine honour,” said the goalkeeper.
“Since I arrived here, I could never have imagined I would play over 350 games for this club. Now my future is fixed, all I want is to help this team achieve what I believe we can and win trophies again, together.”
De Gea has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League since arriving at Old Trafford.
{{/usCountry}}De Gea has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League since arriving at Old Trafford.
{{/usCountry}}Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was delighted the Spaniard had committed his long-term future to the club.
“Over recent years, David has proved himself to be the best in the world and a vital part of our plans as we look to take Manchester United back to where it belongs. David is a fantastic person and his outstanding quality provides the perfect base to our defence”