Real Madrid turned down the opportunity to sign goalkeeper David de Gea from Manchester United last summer, club president Florentino Perez said on Tuesday while playing down the possibility of bidding for the Spain international again. Costa Rica goalkeeper Navas was criticised at several points last season for unconvincing displays which cost Real points leading to reports in the Spanish media that the club would make another move for De Gea. Perez said Madrid were not looking to replace Navas or deputy Kiko Casilla. "Last year we had the chance to sign him but we didn't take it and now we don't have any agreement with Manchester United to sign him. The construction magnate, however, did confirm Real had signed defender Theo Hernandez from local rivals Atletico, even though the move has not yet been made official.

Source: dna June 20, 2017 09:33 UTC