The girlfriend of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea agreed that the city is 'uglier than the back of a fridge ' in a bizarre TV interview . Singer Edurne Garcia , 29 , originally from Madrid , said Spain is much more beautiful than the northern city . She admitted that the only reason she enjoys spending time in Manchester is because her boyfriend of nearly five years lives and plays there in the interview for Spanish TV . Pablo Motos , host of evening light entertainment show El Hormiguero , quizzed her about her trips to the city before asking her : ' I 've been told Manchester is uglier than the back of a fridge . ' Edurne Garcia ( pictured ) , the girlfriend of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea , agreed that the city is 'uglier than the back of a fridge ' in a bizarre TV interview . She admitted that the only reason she enjoys spending time in Manchester is because her boyfriend of nearly five years lives and plays there in the interview for Spanish TV ( pictured together ) She replied : 'It 's not very nice , that 's for sure . You have to hunt out specific places , the nicer places . 'But even then Spain is nicer . The reason I like it is because David 's there . With him being there , everything looks wonderful . ' The singer was chosen to represent Spain at this year 's Eurovision Song contest in January . Her comments have led to speculation she will put pressure on her boyfriend to quit Manchester United when his contract is up at the end of next season . Her comments have led to speculation she will put pressure on her boyfriend to quit Manchester United . He was recently linked to a move to Real Madrid although his agent insisted he was happy at Old Trafford 'at the moment ' and planned to stay . The pair met in November 2010 at the recording of a charity CD in Madrid and started dating soon after . Speaking when she was chosen to perform in Eurovision , she said 'David was happy for me when I told him , just like my family and friends.The people who love you share in your good news . 'David and I are very happy together . ' I think he 's going to be tied up with league commitments but I hope he can be there at the final along with my family and friends so we can live the experience together . ' De Gea , 24 , sees his contract expire at Old Trafford at the end of next season . He joined from Atletico Madrid for £18million back in June 2011 and many believe he will soon be returning to his home city . Last month De Gea dismissed rumours of a rift between himself and manager Louis van Gaal as 'lies ' but stopped short of committing his future to United . The singer was chosen to represent Spain at this year 's Eurovision Song contest in January , pictured during a performance of Grease .
Singer Edurne Garcia said Manchester was ' not very nice ' in TV interview . Her long - term boyfriend is Manchester United actor David de Gea . She agreed when host ben Manchester is ' as ugly as the back of a fridge ' Her comments have fueled speculation that goalkeeper has quit the programme .