It looks like David de Gea’s dream of playing for Real Madrid next season is over.
Talks between Manchester United and Spanish club have been deadlocked for weeks now, with Manchester United insisting upon 29-year-old Sergio Ramos as part of a deal.
Now it seems that Real Madrid have conceded defeat by awarding Costa Rican Keylor Navas their number one jersey. New man Kiko Casilla will don his old number 13.
The news in itself would not be a clear indication that interest in De Gea had been shelved, but United’s Ed Woodward briefed the press this week that there was definitely no deal without Ramos.
The Old Trafford CEO told journalists that United would be prepared to let the player leave for free at the end of next season, and that now looks the most likely option.
Real’s mouthpiece publication Marca also claimed a few days ago that Los Blancos would now hold on until next summer to secure the services of the star keeper.
There is still a chance that a late bid may come in, but unless Real budge on Ramos, it seems likely that De Gea will have to knuckle at United for this coming season.
