David De Gea was unceremoniously forced out of Manchester United in a sad twist of events after the Spaniard thought he had a contract waiting to be signed at the club. David De Gea had been a shadow of the amazing shot-stopper he once was, but he still recorded the highest clean sheets last season, leading many to question the club’s decision to let him go.
Shortly after, De Gea was replaced by Champions League finalist Andre Onana, who has shipped in more goals than many Premier League goalkeepers this season. David De Gea recently returned to the club, but to the disappointment of many fans it was not to claim his position between the sticks at Old Trafford.
David De Gea back at Manchester United
David De Gea recently returned to Manchester since his high-profile summer departure from the club, which has sparked rumors of a potential return. The club released the Spaniard after his contract expired in June, backtracking on an initial agreement to let the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper stay at the club for at least another season.
A few months after the bizarre incident, David De Gea was pictured watching United’s women’s team in their first Champions League game against PSG at Leigh Sports Village. The Spaniard even posted an Instagram photo of the stadium, tagging the Manchester United women’s team in the caption.
De Gea’s return to the club’s environs has made calls for a possible return to Old Trafford even stronger. His replacement, Andre Onana, a $55 million investment from Inter Milan, has performed abysmally this season, shipping more than 19 goals in just ten games, with seven of them coming in two Champions League group stage games against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.
The Cameroonian has also been questioned for some of the goals he’s conceded, with many saying that De Gea would never have allowed those goals in his net. Justifiably, De Gea kept more clean sheets than any Premier League goalkeeper last season, which made his departure from the club even more confusing for fans and some senior players, according to reports.
David De Gea sheds light on his future
De Gea’s return to Manchester United is likely not for a possible return to the club. According to sources close to the former United goalkeeper, De Gea “is relaxed over his future as he enjoys some well-earned family time and is not rushing to find a new club.” The same source also confirmed that he “returned to Manchester today as he is spending a few days sorting out his house.”
De Gea is expected to jet back to Spain as soon as he’s done in Manchester, as he continues to be a free agent. The former Spain international has also been working hard in individual training to stay in shape for the next stage in his career. It’s noteworthy that he was linked with a move to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, but both clubs decided to go for other options.
Is a return to Manchester United a possibility for David De Gea?
