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In his time at Manchester United, De Gea made over 500 appearances and won a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields and the UEFA Europa League.
- 7 November 1990 (age 32)
- 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
- David de Gea Quintana
- Madrid, Spain
Jul 8, 2023 · Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea said "it's the right time to undertake a new challenge" as he confirmed he is leaving Manchester United this summer. The 32-year-old was a free agent after...
Jul 8, 2023 · David De Gea has announced his departure from Manchester United, bringing an end to a 12-year stay during which he secured an array of trophies and personal accolades to cement his place as one...
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Since making the switch from hometown club Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011, David De Gea’s Manchester United career has seen him mature from an exciting prospect into an Old...
- Spain
- Madrid
- Goalkeeper
- November 7, 1990
- Overview
- Ten Hag: De Gea one of United's best
- Man Utd failed to make formal contract offer to De Gea
- 'Ruthless Ten Hag changed his mind on De Gea'
David De Gea has left Manchester United after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
The Spanish goalkeeper leaves Old Trafford as a free agent after 12 seasons at the club.
De Gea revealed his exit on social media, writing: "I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.
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Erik ten Hag retained De Gea as his No 1 after arriving from Ajax last summer, with the goalkeeper earning the Golden Glove award for most clean sheets in the Premier League last season.
Ten Hag said of the 32-year-old: "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.
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Take a look at the best Premier League saves from Manchester United goalkeepers Peter Schmeichel and David De Gea after the Spaniard broke the club's clean sheet record
"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.
United spent several months in negotiations with De Gea over a new contract - but are understood to have not formally offered terms to the goalkeeper.
Sky Sports News reported last month that De Gea's future was in the balance and that both parties were exploring their options.
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Mark McAdam believes Manchester United didn't offer David De Gea the right deal and that he now feels "the time is right" to leave after 12 years with the club
After much thought, both sides have now concluded the time is right to part company.
With Ten Hag now requiring a new No 1 United are looking at various options and are holding positive discussions with Inter Milan over signing Andre Onana.
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United We Stand editor Andy Mitten shares his thoughts on Manchester United letting David De Gea leave on a free transfer
Andy Mitten, editor of the fanzine 'United We Stand', speaking to Sky Sports News:
"I would have been surprised he was leaving if you asked me in April. I was under the firm understanding he was staying at United.
"But his form at the end of the season was not good so I think the manager's changed his mind on his goalkeeper.
Image: Andre Onana of Inter Milan is a Manchester United target
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May 20, 2023 · Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has secured the Premier League Golden Glove with two games remaining. The Spaniard has kept 16 clean sheets this season, conceding 41 goals.
Jun 29, 2022 · Fast forward 11 years, 487 appearances, seven trophies and a wealth of individual accolades later, and De Gea has firmly established himself as a fan favourite and a trusted senior player.
