PREMIER LEAGUE! De Gea Wants Man United’s Captain Armband

Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, is keen on becoming the next captain of the team.

United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will appoint a new skipper, following the departure of Antonio Valencia.

De Gea, who is set to sign a new six-year deal at Old Trafford, says he is ready to do the job.

“I’ve been captain for some games.

“Of course it is amazing to be captain of a club like Manchester United and defend this badge.

“It’s amazing, so of course I’ll be really, really happy to captain,” he told reporters during their pre-season tour.