David de Gea (Madrid, 1990) was happy a few months ago at Wembley. He won the League Cup with Manchester United, the first title in six years, and became the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in the history of the club, surpassing Peter Schmeichel. His career as a Red Devil extends with another milestone. Apart from occasional errors, no one disputed its importance. He was already a legend who could look into the eyes of the best goalkeepers who had passed through the three posts of the English entity.

The performances of the Spanish and the individual awards endorsed his work. Two-time winner of the Premier’s Golden Glove (2018 and 2023). Four times elected by the fans and teammates as the best in the team. Third goalkeeper with the most saves since the Premier League was created (1,157) and seventh with the most games (415). Distinctions that did not help him to bring the renovation to fruition. On June 30, the contract ended and ended 12 seasons at Old Trafford. “It has been an unforgettable and successful period”, said the Madrid player of the Manchester team on the networks, where he played 545 official matches and left a legacy of eight championships, among which stand out the Premier of 2013 and the Europa League 2017.

“It’s the right time to take on a new challenge”, he added about the next step, still to be specified. Despite the great resume and long career, also with Spain, international 45 times, De Gea did not find a team in the summer, probably because of the high box office, which can only be assumed by a few clubs. Rumors have linked him to financially tempting Saudi Arabia, Betis, Newcastle and even Real Madrid, who, due to Courtois’ injury, attempted to sign him a second time after the first attempt frustrated by the famous fax in 2015. Perhaps fate will bring him back to where he has been at home for the last few years: the goal of the theater of dreams. Several British media have pointed to this option and the Manchester fans have asked for the player’s return after seeing the irregular performance of the substitute, Cameroonian André Onana, who will miss a few games in January due to participation in the Africa Cup. “Working hard”, expressed De Gea on the networks, with a video training, waiting to return to the key of elite football.