Did You Know? 5 facts about Manchester United star David De Gea

Madrid Dream

De Gea joined his first club, Atletico Madrid, at the age of just 13.

Born in Madrid, Atletico beat Rayo Vallecano to the signing of the highly rated youngster, who worked his way through the youth ranks before putting pen to paper on his first professional contract in 2008.

After making his first-team debut against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League in September 2009, he went on to record 23 clean sheets in 84 appearances in all competitions for Atletico, winning the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.