Manchester United and Real Madrid made a mockery of the transfer window on Monday, failing to complete the sale of David De Gea. For many, Madrid lost out on a talented, young goalkeeper.
Loving the #MUFC statement on De Gea. Loving that Real Madrid didn't get what they want. I'm just lovin' it pic.twitter.com/TzOxOSOBIb
— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) September 1, 2015
But in reality, the only loser here is Manchester United.
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First, the particulars; the embarrassing back and forth between United and Real. The Spanish giants pointed the finger first with a 10-point press release.
Statement from @realmadrid confirming De Gea deal is off. https://t.co/sLZPE6n89z pic.twitter.com/4tqmnSgIX4
— Colin Michael (@twittacm) September 1, 2015
The Red Devils promptly responded.
#mufc respond to #RMCF’s claims about David De Gea—‘Real Madrid didn’t upload David’s documents onto TMS in time’ pic.twitter.com/F6gBgecxrE
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 1, 2015
Obviously, De Gea won’t delighted to remain a Manchester United player, but Real Madrid fans should be delighted that he is.
For all his talents, De Gea was not worth €35 million.
Especially when Madrid could acquire him on a free transfer in 2016. (His contract expires at the end of this season.) Not to mention, the club already has a GK.
Keylor Navas doesn’t carry the “accolades” De Gea does, but the Costa Rican international is more than capable of protecting the posts at the Santiago Bernabeu. He’s yet to concede a goal this season, and is doing so with remarkable save…
.@NavasKeylor with a fantastic penalty save. What else can go right for @realmadrid. #LaLiga https://t.co/bCWiZ27xEs
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) August 29, 2015
After save…
After save.
If the visuals aren’t enough, the numbers are. In Keylor’s last full season—2013-14 with Levante—the 28-year-old was named La Liga Goalkeeper of the Year and bested De Gea’s year with United.
WHOSCORED | David De Gea vs. Keylor Navas. #RMCF #MUFC pic.twitter.com/8ZEel7o9NI
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome) August 21, 2015
Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don’t.
De Gea was nothing more than a luxury, one of Florentino Perez’s annoyingly predictable pet projects. It was an embarrassing way to go about it, but Real Madrid are in a better position than they were just three days ago.
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