David de Gea's girlfriend lands role as Sandy in Grease

14 November 2011 09:23
Grease is the word: Edurne Garcia Almagro[LNB]Can you guess which Barclays Premier League star's girlfriend has landed the role as Sandy in a production of Grease? Here's some clues to help you out.[LNB] In his role on the pitch he's not exactly known as Greased Lightning, but he'd certainly be pretty good at the Hand Jive. And while his girlfriend has signed up for the Pink Ladies, last summer Sir Alex Ferguson told him 'You're the One that I Want' for the Red Devils. [LNB] Still haven't got it? Well, while Grease is the word for his stunning partner, it's Spain for this top-flight keeper. [LNB]Yes, it's Manchester United ace David de Gea, whose girlfriend Edurne Garcia Almagro has landed the starring role in the Barcelona stage version of the ever-popular musical.[LNB] The blonde, 25, came sixth in the Spanish version of X Factor in 2005 and has since gone on to release four pop albums before her latest role treading the boards as Sandy.[LNB] I got chills, they're multiplyin': Edurne struts her stuff on stage in Barcelona[LNB]Spain Under 21 international De Gea was brought to Old Trafford as a replacement for the retiring Edwin van der Sar last June, costing ?17.8million from Atletico Madrid and making him the third most expensive keeper ever, after Italian Gianluigi Buffon and Germany's Manuel Neuer.[LNB] De Gea has not yet graduated to the full Spain team, but it is surely only a matter of time. But the Spaniard might have to reassess his diet before making the step up. [LNB] Summer lovin': Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson snapped up Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea from Atletico Madrid for a whopping ?17.8m in June[LNB]The sticky-fingered star was accused of stealing a doughnut at a supermarket in October, but was able to laugh off the embarrassing incident as a misunderstanding. [LNB]At the time of his move De Gea was asked how he and Edurne would cope with the increased media spotlight, De Gea added: 'I don't think it will be a problem. Edurne will keep singing ballads and I'll keep stopping balls. Everyone else can say or do what they like.'  [LNB]Tell me about it, stud![LNB] Scholes set for United elevation if Hull appoint Joyce as Pearson replacementNeville is a Scouser! Manchester United legend left red-faced on quiz showNick Harris: We won't sell our heritage, insist Liverpool and UnitedAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinion[LNB]

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