Manchester United have announced that goalkeeper David de Gea has signed a new four-year contract with an option for a further year.
The 24-year-old Spain international was on the brink of joining Real Madrid last week but the deal collapsed when the required paperwork did not go through in time.
And, in an unexpected development, United have now agreed a new deal with De Gea which will keep him at Old Trafford until at least 2019, his previous contract having been due to run out at the end of the season.
"I am delighted to be starting this new chapter in my United career," said De Gea.
"I have always enjoyed playing with these great players in front of our fantastic fans. Manchester United is a special club and Old Trafford is an ideal place for me to continue to develop my career.
"I'm looking forward to putting a difficult summer behind me and concentrating on working hard to improve and help my team-mates to be successful."
United boss Louis van Gaal added: "I am absolutely delighted David has signed a new contract, he is one of the best goalkeepers in world football.
"I am very pleased that he will be part of the team for many years to come. David made a very important contribution to our performance last season and he has been the club's player of the year for the last two seasons.
"He is a popular player who is keen to learn and enhance his game. At such a young age for a goalkeeper, he has many years ahead of him."
Source:Skysports.
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