Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is said to have been surprised by Jose Mourinho's comments about his future.
Speaking last week, the United boss admitted he wasn't confident De Gea would extend his stay at Old Trafford beyond this season.
Spain No.1 De Gea is in the final year of his contract, although there is an option to extend it by a further year.
SPORT reports De Gea is ready to put pen-to-paper on that extension due to the continued support he receives from the fans and the club.
And that is why he was so baffled by Mourinho's comments, which may have been used to put pressure on the goalkeeper.
Mourinho said: "I am not confident. I cannot find the word in English, but let's see what happens.
"Only the club, David and his people can answer that. My comment is only that everyone knows how good he is, how important he is for Manchester United .
"If the club want to be better than it is and not worse, obviously it would be very important to keep David."
Real Madrid are long-term admirers of De Gea and came close to signing him in 2015 only for the proposed deal to fall through at the 11th hour.
But their capture of Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea last summer could end their interest for the time being at least.
La Liga leaders Barcelona have also been tipped to make a move for the United stopper, as have Juventus in recent times.
The Italian champions are believed to be eyeing a big-name goalkeeper to fill the void left by Gianluigi Buffon, although former Arsenal stopper Wojciech Szczesny is currently impressing.
Tamackptz
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we love U
FaridManUtd
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Dave is ours forever
spangie360
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Keep it going de g
Saltielsaltiel
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De gea keep working so hard for MU so he love it....he will stay we all know about it
Veubcdesuy
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I remember De gea in my prayers every day and believe he will help man u turn things around soon
Veubcdesuy
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in fact man u is the first club of my heart .hence and De gea is the keeper I like most Ttherefore I will urge mourinho to drop that comment.
Danielwilfredfrancis
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I am hoping on that to happen.....
mezcnuyz
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he is sighing by all means
Veubcdesuy
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De gea is not going any.
Coabcno
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common david man u for life.....build the team around david.......
liwcenpz
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MU should keep David.He is undoubtedly one of the best goalkeeper around.The club should extend his contract for at least another three seasons.
GeorgeTemiloluwa
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if you believe David de gea will sign a new contract say hi.......
Fepadlmoyz
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Only De Gea can do this....#Davsave!
asakila
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ABSOLUTELY committed to the cause!
Socbltyz
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u r the best David.
Sibikpuyz
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we still need your services at the club. you are the best so far.
Tuhclory
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mourinho must go
Tuhclory
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no brother De Gea don't make any move plz yu are our need in united plz Paul don't move to, we love yu guys
Kapekmtz
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l think he wants more money and he really deserve it
jocekloyz
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Please Mr DeaGear stay at united we love you just like real love Ramos you are Our best player POGBA you will stay at united please united board let Jose leave united make Our young players staying forever one united one love
besdeklmpy
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David de Gea is the man behind the success of Manchester United.
Nuckhir
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STAY RED FOREVER DE GEA
Nuckhir
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De Gea is the Best Keeper in the world.
Guys2018
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yes we still need his service
Yaobcdepu
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He is staying at united forever
Malaysia2882078
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he should pen the new deal ...why delay
AcengDybala
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He will stay at Man utd.
reyadmopru
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Yes he will sign
Dakacelz
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Just another negative ๐ for Mourinho. He should learn to keep his mouth ๐ shut.
02466nzeh
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please sign new contract De Gea for Man United
Amar-bario
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That Name to be Real De Gea must Stay In United ๐๐
riddkns
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de gea is d best goalkeeper in d world
Fooacdemu
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he's the best goal keeper in world history...........
he's the best goal keeper in the world, ........
libacdtz
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please sign another contact for us big goalkeeper
Fooacdemu
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he's the best goal keeper in world history...........
Ilham88
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please sign the contract. prove Mourinho wrong.
kaimbe
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i cant afford to see david is playing another team.. that united
Tuhaclou
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Devid de gea is abad goal keeper his country bu I don't know what happen when hee plying his country
hhhh messi and David de gea are same when tey plying their conourtry bu messi any time he is magic
Vusaekrsty
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let him stay we love him morethan every club both Spain
Horluwha
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Devid de gea is abad goal keeper his country bu I don't know what happen when hee plying his country
they really need to renovate your brain
Nehakuy
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I love his stay at Man u
Tuhaclou
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Devid de gea is abad goal keeper his country bu I don't know what happen when hee plying his country
Bisdeikoy
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That's mourinho for u
montestiokah
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However mourinho should exit
12UnitedGuy
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Loyalty can't be bought only won when The is Red in your blood you have nowhere else to go Dem Gea stay with us, because you are already a legend d here and we will win lots of trophies together Man United has always had this luck with goal keepers A true legend never dies
radcdlno
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if its about loyalty then why did he left athletico?? and at that time I mean in 2015 why did he agreed to join madrid as navas going opposite way??
at what age of 19? loyalty dosent necessarily mean staying at one club for years ....you can be comfortable unless the team decides to sell you ...if he never left for Madrid not a team from famers league can help the situation ....degea still can bench thibout and navas anytime
SHERIFRIZK
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I voted for he will sign new contract with Manchester united But I think he shouldn't sign a contract after mourinho comments Cause we all know better how mourinho use the press to distroy the players reputation just to cover his poor management at Manchester united
khiladisuman
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lol its Madrid wanted him ...did he fail to triain to force a move at like thibaut or coutinho ....he is a man and the crisis were too many to handle ....since then have you seen him seriously linked with a move away ???
if its about loyalty then why did he left athletico?? and at that time I mean in 2015 why did he agreed to join madrid as navas going opposite way??
radcdlno
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its loyalty not royalty and if its about loyalty there wouldn't have so much rumour about him leaving and do you know about 2015 fax machine saga when de gea and navas decided to join opposite club huh?? is that a loyalty??
lol its Madrid wanted him ...did he fail to triain to force a move at like thibaut or coutinho ....he is a man and the crisis were too many to handle ....since then have you seen him seriously linked with a move away ???
khiladisuman
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you still don't understand the word royalty ....sometimes like coutois you can leave for greener pastures but it is not always green on the far end ...
its loyalty not royalty and if its about loyalty there wouldn't have so much rumour about him leaving and do you know about 2015 fax machine saga when de gea and navas decided to join opposite club huh?? is that a loyalty??