David de Gea Announces Manchester United Exit After Failing To Agree New Contract1 min read
David de Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United after a 12-year spell at Old Trafford.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper first joined the Premier League club in 2011 and has been a mainstay ever since.
However, De Gea became a free agent on July 1 after failing to agree a contract extension.
And despite ongoing talks over a possible new deal, the Spaniard has now confirmed he is moving on.
He said on Twitter: “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.
“I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. 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.
“Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.
“Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me.
“We’ve seen it all.”
United have seen two offers pushed back but remain confident a £45million package will get the deal done.
Onana is thought to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and confirmation of De Gea’s exit suggests a transfer is likely.
