David de Gea could return to Spain with Sevilla targeting the goalkeeper after he left Man United
David de Gea ‘could return to Spain with Sevilla as goalkeeper’s target after his 12 years at Manchester United came to an end’
- Manchester United have confirmed David de Gea’s departure from the club
- The Red Devils made a U-turn about a new contract for the goalkeeper
- Sevilla are now interested in bringing the goalkeeper back to Spain
According to reports, David de Gea could be considered for a return to Spain.
De Gea has confirmed he is leaving Manchester United with teammates shocked by the manner of his departure after 12 years at the club.
The 32-year-old’s contract expired at the end of June, but he had remained in talks until last week. But with Erik ten Hag clearly looking for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana to become his new number one, De Gea decided it was best to find a new club, with offers from the Saudi Pro League on the table.
De Gea said: “Now is the right time to take on a new challenge to push myself again in a new environment.”
And tokens claim that the Spaniard is wanted by Sevilla in case their goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaves the club.
Bounou has been linked with both Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich this summer.
According to reports, David de Gea could be considered for a return to Spain.
In an emotional message, De Gea addressed supporters and said: “I was incredibly proud every time I put on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution. football players.
‘It has been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think if we left Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
“Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester formed me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all.’
Ten Hag paid tribute to De Gea, saying: “It takes a lot of quality and character to reach the level of even playing one game for Manchester United.
De Gea has left after manager Erik ten Hag (R) had reservations about a new contract
“To do it 545 times in 12 years is a remarkable achievement, especially in the goalkeeper position where you are in the spotlight in every game. To have won Player of the Year awards from both the fans and his teammates, four times each, shows the level of his achievements and he will always be remembered as one of the very best goalkeepers in the club’s history.
“I am grateful for the 25 clean sheets he helped deliver last season and for his overall contribution during my first year at the club.
