David De Gea is almost certain to stay at Manchester United after Jose Mourinho moved to appoint one of the Spaniard's most trusted confidants as the club's new goalkeeping coach.
Emilio Alvarez Blanco, 44, was the coach who oversaw De Gea's breakthrough at Atletico Madrid.
When Quique Sanchez Flores, Atletico Madrid coach at the time, and his keeping coach Alvarez took over, De Gea, then 18, was in line to be sent out on loan.