David de Gea introduced on Saturday that he’s leaving Premier League membership Manchester United after 12 seasons.
The Spanish goalkeeper, 32, was on the finish of his contract this summer season and was anticipated to signal a brand new deal however each events have seemingly determined in opposition to it.
“I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters. Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings,” de Gea posted on Twitter.
Recent studies have indicated that United will usher in Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana as de Gea’s alternative.
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De Gea, who signed for the membership in 2011, has received the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and the League Cup. He additionally received the Premier League golden glove twice, most lately coming within the 2022-23 season.
The Spain worldwide leaves United with 545 appearances, most for a non-British participant, and has received the membership participant of the yr award 4 occasions.
“We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club. I took incredible pride everytime I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.
“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together,” he mentioned.
United supervisor Erik ten Hag mentioned, “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.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com