David De Gea has revealed the latest in the ever-developing transfer saga surrounding him with a move to Real Madrid.
He confirmed that he will return to Manchester for the start of pre-season training with Manchester United.
The Spanish goalkeeper has been embroiled in one of the biggest goalkeeper transfer sagas ever as a move to Real Madrid seems likely then unlikely as the truth is often hidden.
Yet despite stories flying around De Gea, he has consistently kept quiet on his future. With Man United supposedly holding firm for a world-record fee for the 'keeper, it is a sensible move as he may remain at the club next season.
De Gea to return to United training ground
Speaking to Spanish television station, Cuatro, De Gea said, “Real Madrid? I have to return to Manchester for pre-season,”
This latest turn in an ever-twisting transfer tale indicates that De Gea may have already undergone a medical at the Santiago Bernabeu or has been given permission from United boss Louis van Gaal to leave training to undergo one in future.
De Gea could stay if Ramos doesn't join Reds
However, a medical may never take place with United set to keep De Gea despite only one year left on his contract, should Real Madrid not sell long-serving defender Sergio Ramos to United.
United are said to be optimistic about keeping De Gea at the club, with Ed Woodward showing a brilliant characteristic of resoluteness by demanding a world record fee for the 24-year-old.
Fans of United will take great pleasure in seeing De Gea's latest thoughts on the developing story, having originally thought his exit would be completed in a matter of days after the final whistle of their final game.
The Spaniard will not be in his preferred shirt next season if United do keep him at Old Trafford, but he will definitely be playing to his best standard, as he looks to cement his place as the number one goalkeeper for Spain ahead of the 2016 European Championships in France.