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# De Gea to become world’s highest-paid goalkeeper

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is set to become the world’s highest-paid goalkeeper as he is set to finalise a new contract with the club, according to [Marca](https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2018/06/18/5b27f0a1e2704e51b58b4576.html).

Talks with the player have been ongoing throughout the year and he is set to earn €21 million per a year over this time.

![Michael Steele/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2018/06/975507092.jpg)

De Gea has been continuously linked with moves away from the club with Real Madrid following the player, but manager Jose Mourinho has made it top of his priority to secure a deal for him.

Madrid’s interest in the Spanish star has been longstanding and talk about his future has been constant, hence why he sits at number six on the [Transfer Hound’s Hot-O-Meter](https://www.gambling.com/transfer-hound).

As a result, De Gea is set to overtake German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as the highest earning goalkeeper in the world as he currently picks up €15 million each year.

Mourinho has been looking to tie De Gea down to a long-term deal for some time to help to provide him with some stability in this position and help him get United back amongst the best in Europe.