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Edwin Van der Saar is a part of history and rumors circled the club over the position since he announced his retirement. How will United cope? Can they find a replacement? Is Anders Lindegaard their man? In steps young David de Gea. The former Atletico Madrid stopper made a big money, long term move to United in the summer, and has his eyes set on number; 1.
Manchester United arrived in Seattle earlier this week, and United’s goalkeeping coach, Eric Steele, helped de Gea through his first session by shouting instructions in Spanish. de Gea arrived late at United’s camp due to an extended break after serving his country in the U21 Championships, and has linked up with new boys Ashley Young and Phil Jones.
And Ferguson has assured £17million Jones he will see plenty of action this season.
The 20-year-old defender has now joined up with his new team-mates after an extended break and looks eager to make an impression with the Red Devils.
However, Ferguson revealed Jones’ harboured reservations when he initially discussed a big money move from Blackburn, based upon the number of appearances he might make.
‘The area we had to work hardest with Phil was to convince him he would get enough football,” said Ferguson.
The first thing you can say is last season Nani played the most games for us, with 48. He was still 11 short of the maximum.
No-one at United is going to play the maximum number of games. Rio Ferdinand only played 29 and Nemanja Vidic missed some as well.’
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