Oh my feck. Ballague was right. Is this the end of the world?
David De Gea (SAF confirmed signing!)
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Ahhh right
I think Cech was initially signed as backup for Cudicini, but took his chance when he got it. I don't think anyone would suggest that because De Gea's 20 it's impossible for him to do the job for us, but I think it's fair to say his age would seem to increase the likelihood of there being feckups from time to time.
Assuming United have done their scouting to the level we would expect, obviously they feel the pros outweigh the cons. I still expect growing pains, though.
Agreed. If it's true I hope people give him a chance before jumping down his neck after the first mistake he makes. (Too much to hope?)
You can't expect Van Der Saar from the off.
Sun even shines on a dog's ass some days.
Can we put this dog down?
Where would we go for crucial insider info on 'transfers' that rarely come to pass?
Actually, we have the transfer forum for that. Yep, end his life.
Sky: Jeff Stelling from Sky Sports confirmed that we will be signing De Gea as a replacement for Van Der Sar. #MUFC
If the club have got this gamble right, then we may not have another goalkeeping dilemma for another decade. Quite exciting.
Get the feck in.. Cocks out?
I hope this is an indication that we will have all of our business tied up asap. I can't stand "sagas."
Two decades, you mean.
Van Der Gea 
You mean - Ballague in "reporting what AS and Marca have been saying for weeks" shocker?
Our former goalie, Ricardo on de Gea:
“De Gea doesn’t have nerves. Spain has produced the best goalkeepers in the world like Iker Casillas, Victor Valdes, Pepe Reina, Cesar and now De Gea. I spent three years at Old Trafford and I’m convinced that De Gea is good enough to play for Manchester. His concentration is at a high level throughout the game and he’s comfortable with high balls. He is very confident despite being so young."
“He does not worry when he plays against Barcelona or Real Madrid. That is a good sign because some goalkeepers become nervous when they play in front of big crowds in the biggest stadiums like Old Trafford. There are very few goalkeepers who can deal with that. Some goalkeepers need to feel the confidence of the manager. De Gea is the type of goalkeeper who can give the manager confidence.”
“De Gea doesn’t have nerves. Spain has produced the best goalkeepers in the world like Iker Casillas, Victor Valdes, Pepe Reina, Cesar and now De Gea. I spent three years at Old Trafford and I’m convinced that De Gea is good enough to play for Manchester. His concentration is at a high level throughout the game and he’s comfortable with high balls. He is very confident despite being so young."
“He does not worry when he plays against Barcelona or Real Madrid. That is a good sign because some goalkeepers become nervous when they play in front of big crowds in the biggest stadiums like Old Trafford. There are very few goalkeepers who can deal with that. Some goalkeepers need to feel the confidence of the manager. De Gea is the type of goalkeeper who can give the manager confidence.”
Yep. I think the absence of a major summer tournament (barring the Copa America) means that it's easier to conclude the deals earlier. It's also makes sense as you can integrate the players through pre season before the results and performances matter.
Music to my ears.
so Valentino is now a full on itk?
17m, thats a big fee for a young keeper, hope it will paid off....
We're losing the best keeper in the world. Happy we're getting him, but there won't be any cocks involved for this one.
Good. He reminds me a lot of Van Der Sar
Valentino reminds you a lot of van der Sar?
He's so young. It's a big risk. I trust you again though Fergie.
But we knew we were losing him.. and he won't be one of the best keepers in the world for long. We're going to sign one of the best young keepers in the world who could go on to play for us for decades.. Of course there's cocks out.
he better have good stats in the next fifa game
Do, did you lot settle on how I should say his name? Unless corrected i'm going with David (english style) de (like the letter "d") Gea (gay).
This idea is nonsense. The likes of Edwin, Casillas, Schmeichel, Buffon, Cesar, and all great keepers didn't drop from the sky at 28 and just become world-class at once. They were all young at one time and benefited from a little faith in them from the clubs they were given their breaks at...of which Madrid, Inter, and Parma aren't too shabby.
If you are good enough, you are old enough. We've seen that with countless United player's over the years, and by all accounts, De Gea is good enough and Atletico Madrid in La Liga is hardly an unproven background for a player is it?
------------De Gea-----------
Rafael ---- Smalling--- ???--- Fabio
Pretty impressive future.
Rafael ---- Smalling--- ???--- Fabio
Pretty impressive future.
It's not actually confirmed by the club is it?
David (Like David Villa, it's really Da-veed) De Hey-a
I'm delighted with this if true.
Yes it is.
Varane/Evans
I'm more or less accepting it as a given myself, but it's my understanding that it won't be announced till Monday. (Unless someone announced it tonight, it isn't on the clubs site yet)
???? = Evans - he's looked quite good recently. Smalling has had one good season and I thought Evans was equally impressive 2 years ago. He's getting back his confidence and will continue to improve.
Dont see anything on the website.
So actually nothings confirmed and the thread title is shit.
It was announced on sky and in the stadium tonight, it's a signed deal (well, singned June 1st.)
Get in. Best keeper we could realistically sign.
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