David de Gea's stance on football future revealed after Man Utd ditched goalkeeper for woeful Andre Onana

Man Utd let David de Gea go back in the summer

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 10/10/2023

- 14:22

The veteran hasn't joined a club since leaving the Red Devils back in the summer

David de Gea is relaxed over his footballing future following his release from Manchester United, according to reports.

The Spain international left the club back in July after 12 years of service at Old Trafford.


United then proceeded to recruit Andre Onana from Inter Milan, though the Cameroon international had endured a nightmare start to life in his new surroundings.

De Gea is a free agent but hasn't joined a club since departing the Premier League giants.

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David de Gea has moved back in with his wife following his departure from Man Utd

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He is currently back in Manchester and shared a picture of himself at a tennis court in the city.

Per the Daily Mail, De Gea is relaxed over his footballing future despite not receiving a contract offer from a team just yet.

The goalkeeper, who won the Premier League Golden Glove award last term, is in Hale to 'sort out' his house.

De Gea is believed to be selling the property and moving back to Spain with his pop star partner Edurne Garcia.

He also has a young two-and-a-half-year-old daughter called Yanay, too.

The 32-year-old isn't in a rush to find a new club.

The report notes that could change in January, when the transfer window reopens.

But, for now, De Gea is happy to enjoy some time off after receiving £375,000-a-week over the past four years.

Some United fans have pined for De Gea's return amid Onana's struggles between the sticks.

There seems to be no chance of that happening, however, with Erik ten Hag determined to stick with his current goalkeeper despite the early teething problems.

Meanwhile, writing on social media after his departure from United back in the summer, De Gea thanked everybody at the club for their support.

The goalkeeper won honours such as the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time in Manchester.

He wrote: "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.

Meanwhile, writing on social media after his departure from United back in the summer, De Gea thanked everybody at the club for their support.

The goalkeeper won honours such as the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time in Manchester.

He wrote: "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.

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Andre Onana has struggled at Man Utd ever since arriving as a replacement for David de Gea

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Ten Hag paid tribute to De Gea by saying: "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.

"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."

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