Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said goalkeeper David De Gea was "a bit lucky" to get a new contract from the club.
The Red Devils agreed a new long-term deal with the Spain international recently, ending speculation regarding a possible exit. It's been reported the 28-year-old will earn £13.25 million a year over the course of his five-year deal.
While De Gea has long been one of the best goalkeepers in the world, last season was a challenging one for him. With that in mind, Mourinho said De Gea is fortunate to have been offered such lucrative terms:
Squawka NewsJosé Mourinho on David de Gea's new contract: "I think the moment he's signed his huge contract, is a moment where I don't think Man Utd need to pay as much to have him.