Goalkeeper Affirms Love for Club Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

David de Gea has responded to reports surrounding his Manchester United contract negotiations, reaffirming his passion for the club following speculation that he turned down an initial contract offer.

The Spanish goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, after United decided not to activate a 12-month extension clause, citing a need for De Gea to accept a pay cut. His current weekly wage is £375,000, a figure agreed upon in 2019 when he was also in the final year of his previous contract.

Earlier this week, The Athletic reported that De Gea had rejected United’s first offer to extend his stay at Old Trafford, but both parties are expected to reach a compromise. De Gea, who has been with the club for nearly 12 years, maintained that he is content at United, ahead of their upcoming match against Newcastle.

Speaking to Sky Sports, De Gea said: “I’ve been here many years, enjoying every moment. This is a massive club, and I love it here. I’m really happy. There’s always a lot of noise around the club, but as players, we just focus on the games. Sunday’s match is crucial for us as we aim for a top-four finish.”

He added that his main focus remains on football, saying: “We have many games ahead, and the most important thing is training, recovering well, and helping the team, not contracts or anything else.”