David de Gea fails to commit future to Manchester United in comments to Spanish press
The goalkeeper is likely to be a target for Real Madrid once again this summer
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Your support makes all the difference.David de Gea has been the subject of intense transfer speculation for more than half his Manchester United career with Real Madrid consistently being his most vocal suitors.
He's also become one of the outstanding goalkeepers in world football and United's player of the year for the past three seasons running.
But with just one league title, one FA Cup and a few Community Shields to his name in six years at Old Trafford, it is perhaps understandable that De Gea could have his head turned by his hometown club who also happen to be one of Europe's perennial achievers.
While not going as far as to say he wants a move away, De Gea admitted this week that "nobody knows" where his future lies and added that his side's lack of a title challenge yet again this season has been a source of frustration.
"The future nobody knows. The future is the future. I'm very happy here, it's a great club. In England, football is enjoyed a lot," he told Spanish newspaper AS.
"I’m not going to talk about that," he added when pressed on Madrid's interest. "I‘m not going to talk about that subject now. I just have to keep focused on my club.”
Since De Gea has been at United, Madrid have won two Champions League titles, one league title, one Copa del Rey, one Spanish Super Cup, two European Super Cups and two Club World Cups.
While Madrid are leading La Liga again this season and still going strong in the Champions League, De Gea admitted that it is going to be "very difficult" for United to win the league this year.
“The truth is that [Chelsea] are doing really well," the goalkeeper said. "I think they’re nine points ahead of second place and they have the title in their hands. We are all going to fight to get as close as possible but they are very well placed.”
He added that United's lack of a title challenge is not good enough for a club of their stature.
“Obviously, when you do not get to fight for the Premier League…I don’t know if you can say it’s a disappointment," he added. "But in a club as big as this you always have to fight for it.”
If he believes United are incapable of pushing for honours again next season, 26 seems a prime age to move away.
With Madrid's transfer embargo lifting in the summer, a move for Spain's number one looks likely. Unless of course there's another administrative error on deadline day...
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