Manchester United’s hopes of keeping David De Gea are boosted by his рᴜrcҺɑse of the £2.5 miℓℓio𝚗 five-bedroom home he has been renting for a year.
The 27-year-old Spanish goalkeeper is nearing a £200,000-a-week deal.
The club can extend his contract by 12 months after June.
De Gea won his fourth Sir Matt Busby trophy last season and was United’s best player.
No player has won more times as United’s top star and the Premier League’s golden glove for 18 clean sheets.
Despite nearly signing for Real Madrid three years ago—before the strange fax machine event kept him at Old Trafford.
The three-story mansion on the outskirts of Greater Manchester boasts a large walk-in bathroom, kitchen-diner, and living room.
Manchester Airport and United’s Carrington training complex are a short drive from the property’s large garden.
One of five facilities will let De Gea wash his hands.
Both living rooms have ample size.
After selling his £3.85m home two years ago, United fans worried De Gea would leave the club.
“Always good to be back at Old Trafford,” he tweeted following United’s triumph. Amazing atmosphere.”
Jose Mourinho’s team play Brighton away on Sunday in their second Premier League match before visiting Tottenham on August 27.