David de Gea insists he is happy at Manchester United
Friday 13 November 2015 12:10, UK
David de Gea insists he holds no grudge against Louis van Gaal and is 'very happy' he stayed at Manchester United.
The Spain international was dropped by Van Gaal at the start of the season amid continued speculation regarding a transfer to Real Madrid.
The deal fell through at the 11th hour after the paperwork failed to be submitted on time, sparking much acrimony. De Gea then went on to sign a new four-year contract at Old Trafford - and is delighted to have done so.
He told ESPN: "From the first day I came back, after all that happened, he [Van Gaal] gave me a lot of confidence, told me I would play, to relax and keep doing what I had done before.
"He is a joker, he makes a lot of jokes. Now and again [he] likes to do something so that there is a good mood. But we talk mostly about football. From outside, you see a person with a lot of character, which is what he is.
Ander Herrera insists he has a good relationship with Louis van Gaal
"He is a hard and strong coach, but that is what we also try to transmit out on the pitch - that aggression and that attitude the coach has. He is very methodical, and in the end things are going well for us.
"In the end it is hard to be friends with any coach - you have a lot of respect for him, but it is difficult to be their friend. But he is a good person.
"You can talk with him about anything you want, and face to face he is sincere. We have a normal relationship between a coach and player. We both want what is best for the club."
Regarding his new deal, he said: "I felt in that moment that to extend my contract was the best thing to do. I'm really happy now, at one of the biggest clubs in the world, where I feel loved by the fans.
"Nobody let me down or disappointed me - these are things that happen. You must look forward, and I am very happy now."
