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Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has commented on his sensational failed transfer to Actual Madrid in the summertime of 2015.
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De Gea joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and performed 545 video games for the Purple Devils earlier than leaving in the summertime of 2023.
He’s seventh on the checklist of all-time look makers for the membership and he’s the non-British participant with probably the most matches performed for United.
The Spaniard impressed within the Purple Devils’ shirt, making quite a few unbelievable reflex saves and successful the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League and Carabao cup twice.
It may have been so totally different
De Gea’s story may have been very totally different although as he was on the cusp of signing for Actual Madrid in the summertime of 2015 on deadline day.
Within the closing hours of the window, United agreed a deal with Actual Madrid that might see Keylor Navis transfer to Outdated Trafford in change.
Nonetheless, the mandatory paperwork by no means made it on time as there was extremely an issue with the fax machine sending the paperwork and the deal by no means occurred as a result of missed deadline.
Talking to Italian media Cronache Di Spogliatoio (by way of Madriduniversal.com) the now Fiorentina keeper gave his two cents on the matter.
He acknowledged, “my failed switch to Actual Madrid? On the finish of my profession, I’ll speak about what occurred. Ultimately, it didn’t occur and I feel some issues occur for a motive.”
The Spaniard added, “I stayed in Manchester and I used to be completely satisfied.”
Missed alternative
While United followers will probably be grateful the Spain worldwide ended up staying so lengthy at Outdated Trafford, there could also be a tinge of remorse for De Gea.
The Purple Devils did win some trophies throughout his time on the membership however their achievements pale into insignificance compared to Madrid who would win the Champions League in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024.
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