David de Gea could join shock club on £250k-a-week deal as Man Utd contract expires
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De Gea could complete a move to a shock club after his Man Utd contract expired. David de Gea is a free agent after his Manchester United contract expired this weekend.
It’s been reported that Man Utd have asked De Gea not to join another club for the time being, despite the fact they’re actively looking at other options.
It’s understood that Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana is a target for the Red Devils as they seek to sign a new number one.
De Gea, who got married to long-term partner Edurne on Saturday, has subsequently been left in limbo.
The 32-year-old was expected to sign a new contract with Man Utd on significantly reduced terms compared to the £375,000-a-week he was previously on.
A £200,000-a-week contract offer has reportedly been withdrawn as Erik ten Hag wanted to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper.
De Gea are expected to hold face-to-face talks with United officials on Monday, but the Spain striker can be forgiven if he thinks leaving Old Trafford now would be best for all involved.
De Gea linked with move to shock club
If he does leave, there’s a shock club lining up a move for De Gea, who could still earn a fortune away from Manchester.
According to The Sun, De Gea could reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia at Al-Nassr.
The report says there’s a potential £250,000-a-week contract waiting for De Gea if he’s keen on the idea of leaving Europe for the Saudi Pro League.
A host of high-profile footballers have followed Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia this summer including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy.
Al-Nassr finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season – five points behind Kante and Benzema’s new club, Al-Ittihad – and may feel that De Gea, one of the world’s most famous goalkeepers, could give them the edge heading into the new campaign.
What does De Gea want to do?
The Sun add that De Gea’s preference is to stay at Man United – providing they can reach a compromise over new terms. However, they say that the Middle East is an ‘attractive’ option.
Man Utd, meanwhile, appear to be hoping that De Gea agrees to stay on reduced terms and is content playing second-fiddle to a new first-choice goalkeeper.
