Manchester United have finalised the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero. The move increases speculation regarding David De Gea's transfer to Real Madrid. Romero was signed on a free transfer as the goalie left Sampdoria at the end of his contract. For now he will be the main backup for De Gea after Victor Valdes was placed on the transfer list by manager Louis Van Gaal.
Romero signed a three-year contract with the Red Devils. His career includes the presence at the 2014 World Cup, he even was between the sticks during the final, while in Holland he won the title in 2009 with AZ Alkmaar under Louis Van Gaal. "We have to prepare our season with the threat that David De Gea is going to Real Madrid," said Van Gaal. In case De Gea doesn't leave then the Dutch manager will welcome the competition between the two for a place in the starting eleven: "You need always competition. When I see that a player is better than the player in the line-up, he shall play the next match."
Romero is United's fifth signing of the summer, following the transfers of full-back Matteo Darmian, midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin and forward Memphis Depay . About Romero, Van Gaal said: "He is a very dominating goalkeeper, he dominates the 60-metre area. His stature is also tall and he gives a lot of confidence to the players. Of course, he has to learn English because that is also a problem always with a foreigner. He is very good with his feet, so he fits in our profile. I have a lot of confidence that he can fulfil what we are expecting."
Manchester United are 6.00 at Bet365 to win the Premier League title next season.
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This could be a very smart transfer for Manchester United.Sergio Romero is pretty good goalkeeper and there is no much risk in this deal.It will be interesting to see now,will De Gea finally leave the club and join los Merengues.If he does so,United will have replacement that is good enough to step in immediately.
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
Luis van Gaal is spending that Manchester United's money like a boss. This addition can only mean that one of goalkeepers (De Gea and Valdes) should leave club in short notice. Rumors about De Gea joining Real Madrid now can really start, since there is no place for those 3 great goalkeepers in one club. I saw funny meme...
Luis van Gaal is spending that Manchester United's money like a boss. This addition can only mean that one of goalkeepers (De Gea and Valdes) should leave club in short notice. Rumors about De Gea joining Real Madrid now can really start, since there is no place for those 3 great goalkeepers in one club. I saw funny meme yesterday on instagram about this signing, since people reading article firstly though that Sergio Ramos joined MU, which i found really funny.
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sharpe 8 years ago
Any MU fan including me is praying for De Gea staying at Old Trafford. Yes if Real put on the table some crazy amounts and the player wants to leave it will be OK but selling just because of Real wishes will be stupid. This transfer makes me feel like Van Gaal is ready to sell De Gea but I hope that this gk was brought...
Any MU fan including me is praying for De Gea staying at Old Trafford. Yes if Real put on the table some crazy amounts and the player wants to leave it will be OK but selling just because of Real wishes will be stupid. This transfer makes me feel like Van Gaal is ready to sell De Gea but I hope that this gk was brought to the club just as a substitute. Anyway we'll see what will happen in the end.
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aleksandar vlaisavljevic 8 years ago
Romero is a great goalkeeper but I hope that DeGea won't leave, with all players that signed so far, United needs a goalkeeper like him, to be unstoppable force. But I like the part when Van Gaal talked about competition between them, it is always healthy and fair, no one is safe in Van Gaal's team, that is what I like...
Romero is a great goalkeeper but I hope that DeGea won't leave, with all players that signed so far, United needs a goalkeeper like him, to be unstoppable force. But I like the part when Van Gaal talked about competition between them, it is always healthy and fair, no one is safe in Van Gaal's team, that is what I like about him.Also, I read that Van Gaal bought Romero because of his game last year, in Brazil.
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seculla 8 years ago
What a great summer for Manchester United and van Gaal. During this summer they've signed many great players, and now they have signed great Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero. On the other side, this might be bad news for United's fans, because, just like it's stated in the article, with this signing the rumors and chances...
What a great summer for Manchester United and van Gaal. During this summer they've signed many great players, and now they have signed great Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero. On the other side, this might be bad news for United's fans, because, just like it's stated in the article, with this signing the rumors and chances for DeGea to join Real Madrid are much louder and bigger.
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