Erik ten Hag was reportedly behind Manchester United's decision to make a U-Turn on David de Gea's new contract .
De Gea, 32, has entered the final week of his £375,000-a-week deal and will become a free agent on June 30 after United chose not to trigger a one-year extension clause last season. The Spaniard then entered negotiations with the Red Devils, who offered him a new proposal which included a drastic wage reduction.
Reports claimed that De Gea had already agreed and signed the paperwork on fresh terms at Old Trafford, before United decided to pull out in the 11th hour. According to the Daily Mail, it is understood Ten Hag played a massive role in the decision as he was unconvinced about keeping De Gea as his No.1.
