David de Gea won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award at Manchester United tonight; becoming the first player to claim four such awards. He also claimed the honor, which is chosen by the fans, in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He’s been dominant, even by his own lofty standards, which means that this could likely be the year he finally claims his first ever PFA Golden Glove award.
Said De Gea as he accepted the Busby POY award: “It’s difficult to say with words what Manchester United means for me. For anyone. It’s amazing to play for this club, with the history of this club, for the fans, for everything. It’s amazing to be part of this club.”
Introducing #MUFC's Players' Player of the Year: @D_DeGea!#MUFCPOTY pic.twitter.com/m7tHZldgc0
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2018
Ladies and gentlemen… your Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year, presented by @adidasfootball, is: @D_DeGea!
Congratulations, David – richly deserved! ?#MUFCPOTY pic.twitter.com/OmkZtfY89X
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 1, 2018
“It was a bit hard at the beginning but I believed in myself and I work hard and train hard and, until now, I am proud of myself too. Of course, I want to say thanks to everyone. I didn’t expect to win one but now I have won it four times so it’s amazing for me. Thank you.”
De Gea and his United teammates will next travel to Brighton & Hove Albion for a league fixture Friday night.
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