May 14, (THEWILL) – In a season marked by the highs and lows of Manchester United, goalkeeper David de Gea has officially secured the English Premier League Golden Glove for the second time in his career with the club.
In spite of the team’s inconsistent performances, De Gea’s partnership with defenders Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez has provided a solid foundation at the back for the Old Trafford side. The trio’s collective efforts have led to De Gea keeping a total of 16 clean sheets in the league.
De Gea’s latest clean sheet came in the team’s 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday. That clean sheet, his 16th of the season, effectively guarantees him the Golden Glove, as no other goalkeeper has a realistic chance of surpassing his record. While Alisson Becker, Nick Pope, and Aaron Ramsdale could potentially match De Gea’s tally, they currently trail behind with three clean sheets fewer and only three matches remaining in the season.
This accomplishment marks the second time De Gea has claimed the Golden Glove during his tenure at Manchester United, having previously achieved the feat in the 2017/2018 season with 18 clean sheets. However, uncertainty surrounds the goalkeeper’s future at the club as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
While negotiations for a new deal are ongoing, recent errors in matches against Sevilla and West Ham have sparked debates among fans regarding whether the club should offer De Gea a contract extension or find a worthy replacement while letting their number one leave.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
