Manchester United tie down goalkeeper Sergio Romero to a new four-year contract

  • Sergio Romero has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United
  • United are confident that Romero could be the club's No 1 if David De Gea leaves
  • Romero was key in the Europa League victory, keeping a clean sheet in the final

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has signed a new four-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of another year.

Romero helped United win the Europa League last season, playing in the majority of games including a clean sheet the final against Ajax in May.

United are confident that Romero could step up and be the club's first-choice keeper if David De Gea leaves for Real Madrid, and were keen to tie the 30-year-old to a new deal.

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has signed a new four-year contract

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has signed a new four-year contract

Romero said: 'I am delighted to have signed a new contract. Who wouldn't want to be at the biggest club in the world?


'We have great goalkeepers here and we are always learning from each other. 

'Of course, it was a very proud moment for me and my family to be part of the Europa League final, and I am looking forward to helping the team build on last season's success.'

United are confident that Romero could step up and be the club's No 1 if David De Gea leaves

United are confident that Romero could step up and be the club's No 1 if David De Gea leaves

Romero was a free transfer under Louis van Gaal two years ago but has impressed current boss Jose Mourinho.

'Sergio is a great goalkeeper and professional,' said Mourinho. 'He had a good season and outstanding performances, especially in our Europa League success. 

'Sergio deserves his contract, and for Manchester United to have Sergio and David is amazing in such an important role.'