De Gea is set to sign a new contract before the season begins EPADavid de Gea says he would love to be the next Manchester United captain after agreeing to sign a new six-year contract. De Gea, the United goalkeeper, is one of the leading contenders to replace Antonio Valencia as captain after the right back left the club last month. De Gea, who joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011, has strengthened his case by agreeing to sign a new deal before the start of the season. De Gea captained United four times under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season and the Spaniard said it would be an honour to be given the role full time. Of course it is amazing to be captain of a club like Manchester United and defend…

Source: The Times July 22, 2019 10:52 UTC