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#1 David de Gea wants United captaincy after agreeing 6-year deal worth £117m

David de Gea looks set to stay at United and would like to become their next Skipper as well

Here's a bit of news that would delight United fans - David de Gea was stalling on a new contract for quite some time now and there were a lot of speculations regarding his future. Thankfully for the United fans though, de Gea looks set to stay at the club.

The Telegraph reports that the Spaniard has agreed a new 6-year deal worth £117m, which would see him become the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world. And as Solskjaer decides on his next captain, it seems that the Spaniard would like the armband as well for the upcoming season. The Spaniard expressed his desire to become the United Skipper, saying

I’ve been captain for some games

It is amazing to be captain of a club like Manchester United and defend this badge so, of course, I’ll be really, really happy to captain.

It’s my ninth season, I feel like one of the most experienced players.

I need to show that on the pitch and try to help the young guys know what Manchester United means and that’s important.