Have you seen VDS? He's tall and lanky.
David de Gea signs | Confirmed
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Yep, I agree. Although he only made 1 save against Villareal according to ESPN (technically he made two, an excellent save from Nilmar across goal that was just offside) and he had a quiet game then, probably touching the ball just over 10 times. I think it gave a little bit of insight into it.
Two effortless catches - both times he looked to distribute quickly[1] - about 6 goal kicks [2], one time when he had to come and catch at the strikers feet [3], and a few touches in open play that he was very, very comfortable with. He was always alert and covered his angles well. He had trouble with one cross right in the last minute, decisive in coming out to grab it (and seemingly called for it) but clashed with Ujfalusi and dropped it.
Or, to sum up, he looked very well rounded and decisive as he often does. He looks tremendously composed for someone so young. Must say I'm a bit excited.
Along with the concentration, a big test will be how he recovers from mistakes.
[1]One a great quick throw, the other a long kick looking to get Aguero in on the counter which just fell short.
[2]Hard to judge because he has no real target, looked accurate though and 4/6 went to a team mate.
[3]Which he did well and then distributed well with a throw again.
Fergie wouldnt talk like that if he wasnt 100% sure that he would come. I am sure personal details are settled, now its just a matter of finding a consens with the club
Isn't that tapping up?
Even the Atletico president admitted they've given De Gea permission to talk to clubs.
SAF called him an outstanding replacement for Edwin, and that was in response to a question where it was stated that the club had announced a new keeper. The comments from SAF in the OP make it pretty clear than everything is agreed.
edit: I fecking hate you Lance.
I know all of that. I'm just saying, we had Mikel nailed on. We had Ronaldinho nailed on. Until it is official that he has signed and the deal is wrapped up, I won't be talking about him as a United player.
I'm sure they got permission before and in most cases, the players are approached anyways, to find out whether he's interested or not. Otherwise, they would not make all the fuss and bid for the player.
Yes but that was an EXCEPTIONAL case.
We really didn't.
I'm pretty damn certain the boy has already signed, maybe just a few issues to tie up with the club hence the Athletico stance.
We never had Ronnie. And yes, we signed Mikel, but Chelsea bought him from us
The thing you forgetting is that the clubs first have to agree before he can sign, release clause or not. And that is why I'm a bit cautious. Shit like this has blown up in our faces in the past. I'm sure SAF has spoken to him and the clubs are at the point of agreement, but all I'm saying is that he's not a United player yet.
We had an agreement for Ronnie in place, but Kenyon fecked up in the end. Mikel signed for us but then got his head turned.
Well I can't wait for him to put pen to paper and sign a contract.
Really excited to see him play for us, too.
Really excited to see him play for us, too.
Where's the like button?
This is seriously being compared to Obi Mikel?
fecking hell, that was a one off in world football, it ain't about to happen again! As for Ronaldinho that was never nailed on either, this on the other hand is, there is only the technicality that the deal can't be signed until the window opens.
fecking hell, that was a one off in world football, it ain't about to happen again! As for Ronaldinho that was never nailed on either, this on the other hand is, there is only the technicality that the deal can't be signed until the window opens.
What happens when another club comes in with a better offer in a country with a climate him and missus might like?
What happens when another club comes in with a better offer in a country with a climate him and missus might like?
They will have made him sign a pre-contract Stretch, of course! Otherwise the club would be open to look like massive cocks!
What happens when another club comes in with a better offer in a country with a climate him and missus might like?
Have you heard of a pre contractual agreement?
You can't compare this deal to Mikel/Ronaldinho, no club in our stature is chasing De Gea.
We might had an agreement with PSG but the player never signed a contract with us
Not true. You can sign a deal at any time, it just comes into force at a specific date (in this case, 1 July) and if you have an agreement with his club
stephdoehler Interesting news from Bridgewater Hospital in Manchester suggests that De Gea was booked in for a medical at 12pm this afternoon
now approaching the vinegar stroke!!!
Do medicals not take place at the facilities of United? I am sure they have all the required stuff and docs
Hmmmmm, not sure....Tosic and Ljajic went to a public hospital whereas Owen went to Carrington.
feck me there's the problem! Did Hargreaves also go to Carrington? and Saha?
I say send every fecker to the best medical facility in the country.
Where did Hargreaves go, down the pub?
Looks like he's defnitely ready for biggest football.
Pre-season matches will be really intresting !
Community shield will be good :3
Hell Yeah !
I may be wrong but aren't we playing Barcelona in pre-season ?
David will have chances to shine, very early.
He's a much better keeper than joe Hart.
Will he be involved with the U21 Euros, I think Spain play England.
He will be involved in the under 21 euros..
I'm absolutely thrilled with this probable signing. He could be our keeper for the next twenty odd years. Fantastic prospect,
I remember watching that penalty shootout win in the under 17s. I remember thinking to myself, how skinny he was. He had a really strange build. Still lanky but happy to see he has filled up a bit
What is the deal with this? SAF indicates we have identified him as replacement but the deal is not finalized! No announcement on the official site either.
Expect him to be the best in the world within four years...
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....and then piss off to Barca/ Real Madrid.
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