Manchester Evening News

Zidane doesn’t want to sign keeper

- By ALICE McKEEGAN

HOPES of keeping David de Gea at United have been given a boost after Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insisted he is happy with his two goalkeeper­s.

The Spain internatio­nal almost moved to the Bernabeu on transfer deadline day in summer 2015 but, fortunatel­y, a fax machine blunder kept him at United.

Since that deal broke down, rumours have continued to swirl over his long-term future and not a month goes by without speculatio­n of Real Madrid’s interest.

Despite that, De Gea is understood to be happy in Manchester and played the game of his career against Arsenal last weekend, making a Premier League record-equalling 14 saves in United’s 3-1 victory at The Emirates.

He was rightly hailed the best goalkeeper in the world by Jose Mourinho after his phenomenal performanc­e - and went viral online thanks to fans celebratin­g his incredible efforts. And now supporters might have another reason to celebrate following comments made by Real Madrid coach Zidane.

After being linked with Athletic Bilbao stopper Kepa Arrizabala­ga, he made it clear he wasn’t interested in recruiting a new No.1.

He said: “Kepa? I have two goalkeeper­s, understand?

“I am a Real Madrid coach and I am happy with my two goalkeeper­s, I will always say the same.”

 ??  ?? David de Gea had the game of his life at Arsenal last week
David de Gea had the game of his life at Arsenal last week

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