Valdes's arrival prompted further speculation regarding a possible exit for De Gea, but when asked if he expects the Spaniard to pen a new deal, Van Gaal told reporters: "I think so, yes. I think there is no problem for him to sign.
"When you are a [regular] player, then probably you are the best, and then the manager is very happy that a player that is fixed in the line-up will stay."
Upon joining the 13-time Premier League champions, Valdes said he was keen to help the "world's best goalkeeper" De Gea, but Van Gaal expects the 32-year-old to push for a starting berth.
"Nobody is happy to be number two and he has to have ambition to beat David De Gea - but it shall be very hard for him," he added.
"David de Gea has developed himself in the six months that I've been here very much. I'm very pleased with his development.
"When we invite Victor Valdes to have his rehabilitation here in Manchester United you do that for him and also for yourself.
"You have the chance to see his rehabilitation but also if his quality is still the same and he has confirmed both."
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