Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea signed a new long term contract, which will let him stay at club till June 2023. club also stated that he has an option to extend tenure by a year. 

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Most important player

David De Gea joined club in 2011 from Atletico Mrid and has since been one of most consistent performers for club, rising to be one of best goalkeepers in world. With 102 clean sheets, he has kept most number of clean sheets since August 2011. He has been a part of Premier League Team of Year on five occasions. De Gea has won four major trophies with Manchester United - Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Europa League and Community Shield.

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Dwindling fortunes

Since departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, Manchester United have lost ir shine and are longer seen as a dangerous and ruthless opposition y once were. ex-great club has sacked three manrs and has mand to finish in top four on just two occasions in six years. Consequently, y are rumoured to have spent £968 million on player signings in a desperate measure to get back to levels y once were. However, club is still struggling to find it's feet and regain its identity in English football. Securing services of Spanish goalkeeper for ar four years will provide a sigh of relief for everyone associated with club, especially fans, who have been yearning for some concrete results for a long time.

club almost lost De Gea to Spanish club Real Mrid during 2015 summer transfer window. However, deal fell through at time because of an 'apparent failure of a fax machine'. However, both clubs issued statements claiming that y did everything y could to complete transfer, but or club did t follow and expedite process.

On securing extension, De Gea said, “It has been a privilege to spend eight years at this great club and opportunity to continue my career at Manchester United is a genuine hour. Since I arrived here, I could never have imagined I would play over 350 games for this club. w my future is fixed, all I want is to help this team achieve what I believe we can and win trophies again, toger. I am committed to continue repaying fans for all of care that y’ve shown me during good times and b”. Manr Ole Gunnar Solskjær said, “I am delighted that David has committed his long-term future to club. Over recent years, David has proved himself to be best in 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 perfect base to our defence."

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