Following Manchester United’s final day win over Fulham at Old Trafford, David de Gea was presented with the Premier League Golden Glove award. Manchester United legend Roy Keane was not happy with the exuberant celebrations by the players. Keane instructed his old club to move the Spanish goalkeeper on this summer.
Roy Keane Urges Manchester United to Move On From David de Gea
🗣️ "That's his job"
Roy Keane's very honest opinion on David de Gea 😬 pic.twitter.com/hz61ilE2Jx
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Criticism for De Gea After Goalkeeper Wins Golden Glove Award
32-year-old Spaniard De Gea managed to keep 17 clean sheets during the domestic campaign for United, which was three better than Liverpool shot-stopper Alisson. Despite winning the award, Keane was unimpressed with the players celebrating. “They’re all patting De Gea on the back there…I’d move him on quickly. He wouldn’t be for me, he’s not going to get Manchester United back winning trophies, absolutely not.
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“The idea that the players are patting him on the back is ridiculous, that’s his job,” he added. Despite winning the award, Keane remains unconvinced of De Gea remaining part of Erik ten Hag’s Old Trafford revolution.
The Importance of David de Gea
De Gea has been an integral part of Manchester United since joining the club on June 29, 2011. Ten Hag has previously insisted the Spaniard will sign a new deal. The Manchester United goalkeeper has been criticised this season for costly mistakes but has also impressed throughout the season. At 32 years old, he remains an exceptional shot-stopper who is capable of making exceptional saves to help win games. He possesses impressive reflexes, and he has improved at dealing with crosses into the box as he’s become more experienced.
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It looks set to be a summer of change at Old Trafford, with potential new owners coming to the club and a change in players for Ten Hag. Keeping players who understand the club will be vital to how United progress and De Gea brings experience and plenty of quality to Manchester United.
