Monday, 25 July 2011

David de Gea adjusting well to life at Manchester United despite language barrier

The 20-year-old made an impressive debut in United’s 3-1 against Chicago Fire on Saturday and admits he is looking to master the English language to help settle into Premier League football as quickly as possible.

"I'm slowly getting used to life here," told MUTV. 

"I look forward to learning very quickly.

"There's some players I can speak to. Some of them speak a bit of Spanish and I'm learning English little-by-little and communicating better with the team.



"It's difficult but I'm young and, in a few months, when I've learned some English, I will be able to communicate perfectly with the others.”

The Spain under-21 international received praise from boss Sir Alex Ferguson for his performance and looks set to feature in the club's remaining two matches of their pre-season tour.

De Gea is also looking forward to meeting the club's other Spanish-speaking players, who he feels will help him to settle at his new club.

He added: "We are missing Chicharito and Antonio Valencia, which will make life easier for me."

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