Veteran goalkeeper David de Gea recently shared his future after a season for Fiorentina in Serie A, and gave a special message for MU fans.
De Gea, 34, left MU in August 2023 after 12 years of dedication with 545 appearances, helping the Reds win the Premier League, FA Cup, 2 League Cups and Europa League.
Notably, De Gea did not play for any club for a year before officially joining Fiorentina in August 2024. In the 2024/25 season, he had 42 appearances and contributed to help the 6th Florence team in Serie A.
In an interview with Cronache, De Gea shared about this special time: “I live between Madrid and Manchester. When I felt like I wanted to return to practice and regain my physical strength, I searched for a goalkeeper coach. They introduced Craig Ellison, and from the first training session, we had a great connection.
It was a special year for me, after 15 years of peak play. I practiced at Spain's national training center and on a 5th -class football field in the UK. Those year of rest helps me improve both physically and mentally. “
When asked about the future and the possibility of returning to England, De Gea had an answer that touched Mu fans: “I refused many invitations from the British clubs, because after all these years sticking with Manchester United, I could not imagine myself in any other team in England.
I just want to play for Man United. It was the club that molded me, helping me to have a brilliant career. I felt that it was time to rest to be stronger. “
This sharing confirms a clear thing: De Gea's feelings for MU remain intact, despite the fact that he left Old Trafford in a heartbreaking way. With such statements, the Spanish goalkeeper continues to strengthen the image of a legend living in the eyes of the Red Devils fans.
