Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea has played down
suggestions he could be set to join Manchester United.
Sir
Alex Ferguson is known to be looking for a
replacement for Edwin van der Sar, who turns 40 next month, and he
has long been linked with a move for 19-year-old De Gea.
As his side took on Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup last week,
Ferguson and his goalkeeping coach, Eric Steele, went to watch
Atletico's 1-1 draw with Valencia, United's next Champions League
opponents.
However, De Gea insists he is happy to continue his development
in Madrid and has no intention of leaving before his contract
expires in 2013.
"I learned [that Ferguson was there] the next day on TV and the
news," he told Radio Marca. "I think that rather than
seeing me he was watching Valencia, who they are facing in the
Champions League.
"The important thing is that I have a contract here and I'm an
Atletico player until 2013. That's what matters. The truth is that
everything is turning out well here and I'm with family and
friends, which is what I need. I think that is very important."
He added: "When the year is out, we'll see if things are going
well, and those who have to talk [about an extension] will
talk."
De Gea's agent told ESPNsoccernet in January that
United were showing interest in De
Gea.
