David De Gea Posts Emotional Farewell Message To Manchester United Fans As Exit Confirmed – ‘Always In My Heart’

It was expected that David de Gea would depart Manchester United this summer after much transfer speculation, and the Spaniard has now confirmed his exit from Old Trafford in a lengthy and heartfelt message to fans. The 32-year-old, who arrived from Atletico Madrid under Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2011, leaves the Reds after 12 years and 415 appearances at the club.

David De Gea has released a moving farewell message on social media, confirming his departure from Manchester United.

After long-running rumors that the 32-year-old from Madrid would leave Old Trafford this summer, he posted a personal message to fans on Twitter on Saturday, confirming he would follow suit with the association. and finally broke the news.

De Gea, who made 45 first-team appearances for Spain, signed for Sir Alex Ferguson’s youth club Atlético Madrid in 2011. United have been repeatedly linked with signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan to replace De Gea.

The Spaniard made 545 appearances for United in a trophy-filled season, keeping 190 clean sheets. During his time at the club, he won the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League and Carabao Cup twice.
“I wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United fans,” De Gea said in a statement on social media.

“I would like to express my unwavering gratitude for your love over the past twelve years. We have come a long way since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.

“I was incredibly proud to wear that jersey, to lead the team and to represent this organization, the best club in the world. It was an honor that only

“It has been an unforgettable and successful time since I came here. After leaving Madrid at a young age, I never thought we would be able to achieve what we achieved together.

“Now is the time.” It’s time to do something.” A new challenge to assert yourself again in a new environment. Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester shaped me and will never leave me. we’ve seen it all.

United boss Erik ten Hag said: “It takes great quality and character to reach the level of even playing one game for Manchester United. To do it 545 times over 12 years is a special achievement, particularly in the goalkeeping position where every game puts you in the spotlight.

“To have won player of the year awards from both the fans and his team-mates, each on four occasions, shows the level of his performance and he will always be remembered as one of the very best goalkeepers in the history of the club.

“I am personally grateful for the 25 clean sheets he helped provide last season and his overall contribution on the pitch during my first year at the club. All the players and staff send him our very best wishes for the next phase of his outstanding career.”