Manchester United

David de Gea "really happy" at Manchester United following transfer saga

By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter | 12 November 2015

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says that he is "really happy" at Old Trafford and the "best thing to do" was sign a new contract.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has insisted that he is "really happy" at the club after signing a new contract at Old Trafford.

The Spaniard put pen to paper on a new long-term deal in the summer after failing to seal a move to Real Madrid.

The 25-year-old's proposed switch to the Bernabeu collapsed at the last minute as the relevant paperwork was not filed before the deadline.

During the transfer saga, De Gea was left out of United's first six games of the season, but has since resumed his role as number one shot-stopper.

"I felt in that moment that to extend my contract was the best thing to do," De Gea told ESPN. "I'm really happy now, at one of the biggest clubs in the world, where I feel loved by the fans.

"Nobody let me down or disappointed me - these are things that happen. You must look forward, and I am very happy now.

"During the market anything can happen, it can all change inside a minute. Football is like that. There were difficult moments, strange moments, but they help you to mature. To be stronger."

De Gea joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011.