De Gea Accepts New £350,000-a-week Man United Extension

Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea is set to stay at Old Trafford for the next five years after agreeing to sign a new contract.

The new contract will see the 28-year-old De Gea become the highest paid goalkeeper in the world after the increase from his previous £200,000 weekly salary.

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Interestingly, De Gea was asking for a pay rise that will see him earn as much as Alexis Sanchez, who makes around £500,000-a-week since arriving from Arsenal.

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