Following unsuccessful contract negotiations, David De Gea, the 32-year-old goalkeeper for Manchester United, has officially left the club.
De Gea, who joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in 2011, leaves behind a remarkable legacy, making 545 appearances for the club. In the 2022/23 season, he surpassed Peter Schmeichel’s clean sheets record and was also honoured with the Premier League Golden Glove award.
During his time at Manchester United, De Gea contributed to the team’s success, including winning one Premier League title, one FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields, and the UEFA Europa League. However, despite his achievements, the club and De Gea were unable to find a middle ground in contract negotiations, resulting in his departure.
In his Farewell Message, De Gea said,
“I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.
I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club. I took incredible pride everytime I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.
It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.
Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all.”
It is no doubt that Manchester United will miss the Club legend
