Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has dismissed reports linking him with a move away from Old Trafford, claiming he is growing happier by the day.
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The Spanish shot-stopper has had plenty of critics since joining the Red Devils from Atletico Madrid last season.
However, he did his stock no harm on Wednesday night with a sublime display in United's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid, earning the man-of-the-match award.
"I am very happy in Manchester. Every day I am happier," De Gea told reporters after the UEFA Champions League last-16 tie in Madrid.
One of the keeper's telling contributions was an unorthodox save with his feet to keep out Fabio Coentrao in the second-half, and he credits his "instincts" for preventing the effort from finding the back of the net.
"Stopping to Coentrao? That was just a very quick decision. I was acting on instinct," he said. "It was a great match. Real Madrid and Manchester United did very well. Madrid have a very strong attack, so we needed to be strong in defence."
The two sides will resume hostilities in England for the second-leg in three weeks' time, with Sir Alex Ferguson's men taking the slight advantage into their home tie after earning a precious away goal.
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