David De Gea is set to become the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world

David De Gea is set to become the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world

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The Spanish stopper will sign his new bumper contract with Manchester United once they've completed their Asia Tour

The rumours surrounding David De Gea and move back to Spain are about to be put to rest - for good. A faulty tax machine prevented the Spaniard from joining Real Madrid a few years ago and despite the fact United won't be playing in the Champions League next season, De Gea isn't going anywhere.

According to 'The Telegraph', De Gea will pen a new six-year deal with the Red Devils. Not only that but he'll become the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world. The 28-year-old will earn £130m in total, working out at around €21m per season.

The money on offer played a huge part in convincing De Gea to stay, as did Ole Gunnar Solskjær's support when he was going through his toughest spell at the club. He'll now be the second-highest earner at the club behind Alexis Sanchez. The contract is to be signed once United return from their Asia Tour.