Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has reportedly made a decision on the offer from Saudi Arabia amid a potential new contract at Old Trafford.
The Spanish shot-stopper's current deal with United expires next month, but the club are expected to tie him down to a two-year contract.
A number of players have been linked with moves to the Saudi Pro League following Karim Benzema's switch, but it seems De Gea won't be one of those players.
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TalkSPORT have reported the 32-year-old has turned down an opportunity to play in Saudi Arabia as he wants to fight for his spot at Old Trafford.
The reported new two-year deal will see the Spanish goalkeeper take a pay-cut, as he was one of the highest-paid players in the squad for the last few seasons.
United first team coach Benni McCarthy says it would be a crime if the club allowed De Gea to leave next month.
"He kept 17 clean sheets in the league. Yes, of course you're going to concede but to win the Golden Glove for yet another season is remarkable," McCarthy told 947 Joburg.
"You see how difficult the league is. I understand everyone has a bad game here and there but it doesn't stop him being one of the best goalkeepers I have seen or worked with. He is unbelievable.
"I get to see first-hand more than what most people get to see. You see it only on a Saturday, you see a player make a mistake and the critics hit the roof.
"But I get to spend every single day with him and he is an unbelievable guy, a great lad, very intelligent and one of the best goalkeepers I have seen.
"It would be a crime if Man United lose a goalkeeper like David de Gea."
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