De Gea New Contract: Manchester United’s most experienced player, David de Gea has rejected the extension offer from the club. It is the first time the club tried to extend his contract. Erik ten Hag has already shown intent on his plans for next season and he has fixed 6-7 players who might leave the club and reportedly David de Gea is one of them. The club wants to offer him an extension but with a salary cut. Follow Premier LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
At present, David de Gea is the highest-paid Manchester United player and his current contract will expire at the end of the season. He has no intention to take a salary cut from his salary and he may leave the club as a free agent.
As per The Athletic, the Man United goalkeeper has turned down the first extension offer but will continue to negotiate in the hope of reaching a positive conclusion.
David de Gea wants to stay, Man United want to keep him. Discussions continue on the salary structure and length of the contract. 🔴 #MUFC
All parties remain optimistic, as revealed at the beginning of the month 👇🏻 https://t.co/Dr88s2o0O8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 29, 2023
The Spaniard earns a weekly salary of more than £375,000, which makes him the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world. He is 32 years old and with this age, he might be failed in negotiation. He should settle for a lower pay package.
The report adds Man United has made a good proposal to the 32-year-old goalkeeper but the player is not convinced by the offer. De Gea feels that his remuneration does not do justice to his performances on the pitch.
We all know the value of David de Gea in Manchester United. He has been vital for the club’s comeback this year under Erik ten Hag. His save against the Foxes was declared as the Premier League save of the month for February. The Man United manager is impressed with his performance. He guided the club to its first trophy since 2017.
The negotiations will be continued and David de Gea will be back for the Red Devils in an away trip to Newcastle United in the Premier League. Manchester United will also target two silverware in the remainder of the season. Erik ten Hag’s men are in the semifinals of the FA Cup and quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League.