David de Gea has announced that he will continue his career away from Manchester United as he became a free agent after his contract expired.
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… pic.twitter.com/6R7ezOEf1E
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 8, 2023
The veteran goalkeeper spent 12 seasons, and there were talks that he would renew his contract, but the Red Devils decided that they wanted to offer him a high salary and will look elsewhere for a new goalkeeper.
David joined Man. United from Atletico Madrid in 2021 and played 545 matches for the side as he kept 190 clean sheets.
The goalkeeper used social media to tell the world that he would not be a Red Devils player in the upcoming campaign and thanked the fans for their support.
“Now is the perfect time to try something new, to push myself again in a new environment.”
Bruno Fernandes’ farewell message to David de Gea ❤️ pic.twitter.com/EO4WXlbTkW
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 8, 2023