David de Gea posts emotional message forward of United return

Manchester United are making ready to say goodbye to a legend this Saturday towards Fiorentina, within the ultimate match of pre-season.

Longevity

David de Gea signed for United in 2011 to interchange Champions League successful keeper Edwin van der Sar.

Regardless of some tough moments in his early profession, he went on to play an enormous quantity of video games for the Purple Devils, successful the Premier League, FA Cup, league cup and Europa League.

The Spanish worldwide ended up spending 12 seasons at Outdated Trafford and made an unbelievable 545 appearances for the membership, greater than some other non British participant.

Tough exit

His exit from the membership was hardly image ebook nonetheless, as immense confusion surrounded his future in the summertime of 2023.

It was initially believed that the keeper would signal a brand new deal however no supply was ever forthcoming from United and he left as a free agent.

The Spanish worldwide was then changed by Andre Onana and the outcomes haven’t been how United followers would have preferred.

Fiorentina

De Gea spent the 2023-2024 season out of soccer after turning down a plethora of strikes all around the world.

He did lastly agree a take care of Fiorentina final summer time and was very spectacular in his debut season in Serie A and lately signed a brand new deal on the membership.

The keeper performed 42 matches final season in all competitions and saved 11 clear sheets in complete.

Outdated Trafford return

Because of the uncertainty over the 34-year-old’s exit, Outdated Trafford was by no means capable of give the keeper a correct ship off.

Saturday will present that chance in what’s going to absolutely be an emotional second.

Forward of the sport, De Gea took to social media to submit on X, “United Highway. See you Saturday.”

Regardless of the tough ending to his profession at United, he has all the time spoken of his love for the membership and claimed he may by no means play for one more English membership out of respect for his former facet.

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