Manchester United officially state that they were not at fault for the failure of goalkeeper David De Gea's transfer to Real Madrid. The Spanish club released a statement saying that they did everything possible to complete the deal, worth 29 million pounds, but that the transfer deadline was missed by just two minutes. On the other hand United say they filed in all the paperwork two minutes before the transfer deadline, which was on Monday at 23:00 BST.
The official Manchester United statement added: "The club is delighted that its fan-favourite double player of the year, David De Gea, remains a Manchester United player." However, De Gea has not played at all this season, with new signing Sergio Romero becoming Louis Van Gaal's preferred goalkeeper choice. Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, aged 28, was set to move to Manchester United in the same deal.
De Gea joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in 2011 for around 19 million pounds. He did make a few errors during his first few months in England but then confirmed his talent and established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. He has made 175 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions. Now United have four goalkeepers: De Gea, Romero, Sam Johnstone and Victor Valdes, who is out of favour with the manager but whom them club failed to sell despite interest from Besiktas. If De Gea doesn't extend his contract with Manchester United, which expires next summer, he will be able to resume talks with Real Madrid in January and join them for free after six months.
Manchester United are 1.33 at Bet365 to secure a top-four Premier League finish this season.
Johnajax 8 years ago
In my opinion I think that Manchester United wanted to let go David De Gea. I think that they don't want player who is unhappy and who want to leave because he can't play well if he is unhappy in club. So from that reason I think that Manchester United is not guilty here and at some level they are loser here because they...
In my opinion I think that Manchester United wanted to let go David De Gea. I think that they don't want player who is unhappy and who want to leave because he can't play well if he is unhappy in club. So from that reason I think that Manchester United is not guilty here and at some level they are loser here because they are stuck with goalkeeper who don't want to play for them.
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galata86 8 years ago
They can deny blame but I think that we all know that is only their fault. They didn't won't to sell De Gea from the start and now suddenly transfer fails few minutes before deadline. I am fan of Real Madrid and I think that they have good goalkeepers and they don't need De Gea so I am kind a happy because this situation....
They can deny blame but I think that we all know that is only their fault. They didn't won't to sell De Gea from the start and now suddenly transfer fails few minutes before deadline. I am fan of Real Madrid and I think that they have good goalkeepers and they don't need De Gea so I am kind a happy because this situation.
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GREGJO
8 years ago
This is the real The Never End Story. Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez announced that the Manchester United's executives's lack of experience was the main reason for the failure of David de Gea’s transfer. In my opinion Manchester United's answer will be coming soon. Hollywood should make a film about this failed...
This is the real The Never End Story. Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez announced that the Manchester United's executives's lack of experience was the main reason for the failure of David de Gea’s transfer. In my opinion Manchester United's answer will be coming soon. Hollywood should make a film about this failed trasnfer.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Well,it is expected from Manchester United to deny any kind of responsibility for the failure of the transfer.I think that they have some gultyness.It is some kind of revenge to Los Merengues for not letting Sergio Ramos to join Red Devils.They wanted him as much as Real Madrid wanted De Gea.
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timidi 8 years ago
I totally agree with sharpe, because now it is not important at all which mistake was that and I am sure that this is the best for both teams. Real Madrid have great goalkeeper and I don't see why they hurry to buy new goalkeeper and De Gea can help Manchester United this season and later wee will see, but for now, I think...
I totally agree with sharpe, because now it is not important at all which mistake was that and I am sure that this is the best for both teams. Real Madrid have great goalkeeper and I don't see why they hurry to buy new goalkeeper and De Gea can help Manchester United this season and later wee will see, but for now, I think that is the best.
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sharpe
8 years ago
There are many speculations who's guilty for the failed transfer, and I don't think that's so important. The fact is that this transfer will not go trough and De Gea will stay at United. Will be very interesting for me if he will sign a new deal with the club which I think is the most reasonable decision if the Spanish...
There are many speculations who's guilty for the failed transfer, and I don't think that's so important. The fact is that this transfer will not go trough and De Gea will stay at United. Will be very interesting for me if he will sign a new deal with the club which I think is the most reasonable decision if the Spanish gk don't want to waste all year from his career.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
I think that Manchester United never wanted to finish this transfer. They just want to procrastinate and to show how big club they are. That is maybe revenge for failed deal about Sergio Ramos. Also, certain guilt borne by Real Madrid. They wait until the last day to send an official offer. It is foolish and unprofessional...
I think that Manchester United never wanted to finish this transfer. They just want to procrastinate and to show how big club they are. That is maybe revenge for failed deal about Sergio Ramos. Also, certain guilt borne by Real Madrid. They wait until the last day to send an official offer. It is foolish and unprofessional of them.
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moonballad
8 years ago
Funny, 29 million pounds transfer failed becouse two minuts delay... I can`t believe that two such a big club like Manchester United and Real Madrid may make that kind of administration mistake... Probably we never know what really happened... And I am not conspiracy theory fun :)
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