Jose Mourinho admits he is ‘not confident’ of David de Gea signing a new contract at United but added he is ‘also not worried’ about the situation.
The 27-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford but United have the option of triggering a one-year extension on his current deal – and that appears a mere formality.Indeed, United have never been more confident of tying down their No.1 beyond that after the Spaniard’s longtime suitors, Real Madrid, completed the signing of Thibaut Courtois in the summer.
De Gea’s partner of eight years, Edurne, has moved to Manchester and the goalkeeper said he was ‘really happy’ at United just last month.
MEN Sport previously reported both camps remain ‘optimistic’ a new deal will finally be agreed and De Gea has again been moved by the support of United, ‘especially the fans’, following a turbulent World Cup.
But, when asked about the goalkeeper signing a new deal, amid reports linking him with a move to Juventus, Mourinho was not so confident.
“I am not confident, but I’m also not worried,” he told Sky Sports . “I cannot find the word in English, but let’s see what happens.
“Only the club, David and his people can answer that. My comment is only that everyone knows how good he is, how important he is for Manchester United and if the club want to be better than it is and not worse, obviously it would be very important to keep David.”
De Gea and Mourinho are both represented by super agent Jorge Mendes.
Anthony Martial – another player whose deal expires in 2019 – has rejected United’s latest contract off but remain in negotiations in pursuit of an agreement.
Luke Shaw recently signed a new five-year deal but doubts remain over skipper Antonio Valencia, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Ashley Young, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Matteo Darmian, Andreas Pereira.