Roy Keane launches blistering attack on De Gea and blasts team-mates congratulating him on Golden Glove as ‘ridiculous’
ROY KEANE piled in with a blistering attack on David De Gea – despite him winning the Golden Glove.
The Manchester United goalkeeper collected the gong after his 17 Premier League clean sheets.
De Gea, 32, was presented with the trophy at Old Trafford following the 2-1 win over Fulham on the final day of the season in which the stopper saved his first penalty at home for nine years.
His Red Devils team-mates joined in the congratulations and celebrations for the long-serving No1, whose future remains unclear.
But ex-United captain Keane was typically blunt in his reaction as he ripped into the Spaniard once again.
The Irishman told Sky Sports: “United had to improve from last season – they were so bad defensively.
“They are patting him on the back there, listen, I’d move him out quickly De Gea.
“He wouldn’t be for me, he’s not going to get Manchester United back winning trophies, he’s absolutely not.
“United were bound to improve from last year so this idea of everyone patting him on the head is just ridiculous.
“That’s his job.
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“You wouldn’t keep him as a No2 would you? He wouldn’t want to be a No2 – he’s been the No1 for ten years.”
Micah Richards tried to defend De Gea by stating: “He’s done well for United over the years.”
But Keane snapped back immediately: “I don’t think so. I think he’s done okay. What big deal is that [winning player of the year four times]?
“He was trying to leave the club to go to Real Madrid.”
There is still plenty of doubt over whether or not De Gea will be at Old Trafford next season.
His current £375,000-a-week contract expires next year and is keen to extend his stay but United want him to take a dramatic pay cut.
SunSport revealed the ex-Atletico man could be offered a money-spinning testimonial should he accept the reduced wages.
Porto’s Diogo Costa, Everton No1 Jordan Pickford and Brentford goalkeeper David Raya have all been linked as possible replacements for De Gea, while United also have Dean Henderson ready to return from an injury-hit loan with Nottingham Forest.