'It's a real honour to join Manchester United' - read what Victor Valdes had to say after sealing his switch to Old Trafford 'David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world' - and click here for his view on the man he'll battle for a place in the United line-up Manchester United have moved a step closer to securing David de Gea on a new contract on the very day they confirmed the arrival of his new No 2 Victor Valdes. United have handed Valdes an 18-month deal with the option of an extra year's extension and Old Trafford manager Louis van Gaal confirmed that the 32-year-old will slot in as the club's No 2 goalkeeper.
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Manchester United are confident of tying David de Gea down to new deal
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De Gea's current deal expires at the end of the 2015-16 season
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Agent Jorge Mendes is keen on concluding a deal for his client
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Victor Valdes will provide back up for De Gea after joining on free transfer
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