Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea girlfriend says that ' Manchester is uglier than the back of a fridge.'

The girlfriend of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea agreed that the city is 'uglier than the back of a fridge' in a bizarre TV interview.

Singer Edurne Garcia, 29, originally from Madrid, said Spain is much more beautiful than the northern city.

She admitted that the only reason she enjoys spending time in Manchester is because her boyfriend of nearly five years lives and plays there in the interview for Spanish TV. 

Pablo Motos, host of evening light entertainment show El Hormiguero, quizzed her about her trips to the city before asking her: 'I've been told Manchester is uglier than the back of a fridge.'

Edurne Garcia (pictured), the girlfriend of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, agreed that the city is 'uglier than the back of a fridge' in a bizarre TV interview

She admitted that the only reason she enjoys spending time in Manchester is because her boyfriend of nearly five years lives and plays there in the interview for Spanish TV (pictured together) 

She replied: 'It's not very nice, that's for sure. You have to hunt out specific places, the nicer places.

'But even then Spain is nicer. The reason I like it is because David's there. With him being there, everything looks wonderful.'

The singer was chosen to represent Spain at this year's Eurovision Song contest in January.

Her comments have led to speculation she will put pressure on her boyfriend to quit Manchester United when his contract is up at the end of next season.

Her comments have led to speculation she will put pressure on her boyfriend to quit Manchester United