Manchester United goalkeeper idolizes singer girlfriend on twitter

What a catch she is for Manchester United goalie, David De Gea.

The 24 year-old shot stopper is dating 29 year-old Spanish Edurne Garcia who has been selected to represent Spain at the Eurovision singing contest where she is to perform the song 'Amanecer' at the Vienna Stadthalle in Austria on May 23.

The pair have been dating since 2010 and he praised her on twitter after the announcement was made

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‘’We couldn't have a better contestant for ! Very proud of you ! ,’’ De Gea wrote via his twitter handle.

"He was very happy for me when I told him, just like my family and friends. The people who love you share in your good news,’’ Miss Garcia spoke regarding their relationship

"David and I are very very happy together.

"I think he's going to be tied up with league commitments but I hope he can be there at the final along with my family and friends so we can live the experience together," she added.