Real Madrid rule out De Gea signing

Zidane puts faith in Keylor Navas

Posted Friday, June 10, 2016 by Marca.com

While their summer transfer window is expected to be a busy one, Real Madrid will not be enlisting David De Gea as Zinedine Zidane remains committed to Keylor Navas.

The Costa Rican goalkeeper has enjoyed a wonderful campaign with Los Cules, convincing the Frenchman of his talents in the process.

Manchester United star De Gea has long been a target for the Spanish side and there was a likelihood that the Spaniard would make the move this summer after the fax machine fiasco of 2015.

That appears not to be the case with the Spaniard set to remain in Manchester as the Jose Mourinho era begins in earnest.

A meeting held between the shot-stopper's agent Jorge Mendes and Real's hierarchy confirmed that the club's goalkeeping options will not change this summer.

Kiko Casilla has settled perfectly with the group and the former Espanyol man is comfortable being the first port of call should Navas be unavailable.

The French coach, whilst looking to add to his team this summer, is aware of the value of continuity in key positions and Navas staying will be a huge boost to the defensive line.

Madrid president Florentino Perez is an admirer of De Gea and it was thought that the issue could become a catalyst for conflict this summer with ZIdane so keen to keep the former Levante goalkeeper.

In the end, Perez has acquiesced with the decision not to restart negotiations for the Manchester United star solely made by Zidane.