David de Gea will enter ‘Manchester United legend territory’ after signing a new contract that promises to keep him at Old Trafford for at least the next four years until 2023, with his commitment to the club a clear sign that he sees a corner being turned.
De Gea will now celebrate his 32nd birthday as a United player, potentially also his 33rd and even beyond should the club go on to trigger the additional 12-month option in the new deal and later agree another new deal a few more years down the line.
By 2023, the Spaniard will have been in Manchester for as many as 12 years, effectively growing up as a footballer at United after arriving at the club while still a fresh-faced 20-year-old.