Veteran goalkeeper David de Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United as a free agent after 12 seasons at Old Trafford.
The 32-year-old's contract with United expired at the end of June, with no new deal agreed despite talks that took place throughout the season. The 32-year-old's contract with United expired at the end of June, with no new deal agreed despite talks that took place throughout the season.
In a message on social media on Saturday, De Gea thanked United fans for their support but said: “Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.”, United said “Thank you David" and called him a"record breaker.” It said De Gea “secured an array of trophies and personal accolades to cement his place as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the club.
That followed reports that De Gea had signed a contract extension only for the club to withdraw that offer and come back with reduced terms.“I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years," De Gea wrote."We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club."
United manager Erik ten Hag paid tribute to the departing De Gea, who won the Premier League’s golden glove last season.
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