David de Gea leaves Manchester United

David de Gea today has announced his departure from Manchester United after 12 years in the club. The spanish was signed by the great Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2011 and was entrusted as the man who would inherit Edwin van der sa after his departure. Thereby the spanish went on making 545 appearances for the club and leaving behind a remarkable legacy.

During his tenure at Manchester United the player was able to win 8 trophies despite the club looking like it had lost its glory since the departure of Alex Ferguson. David de Gea was the last man remaining from the squad that won the league in 2012. Being a senior player he brought leadership in the team and was always a saviour in most matches due to his goalkeeping abilities which were top and earning him awards for best save of the month several times.

De Gea departure from the club has been caused by the club unwilling to extend his contract and are currently chasing the signature services of Andre Onana from Inter. Despite this shocking news today from De Gea to Manchester United fans, the player has had a great carrier in the club where he has left as the keeper with the most clean sheets in the clubs history being a one times EPL, Europa league and FA champion. The player was named as the best FIFA goalkeeper in 2018 which is his best individual award honour. He also won carabao cup 2x community shield 3x and premier league golden gloves two times as a united keeper.

This departure has alerted several teammates who have started sending farewell messages to him and also huge reactions from the fans as they wish him best to his next chapter. David’s farewell message was emotional as he stated that it’s unforgettable and successful period for him at the club and all he achieved was aided by the club and fans together and it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge.

David de Gea leaves Manchester United as a legend of the game and Manchester United will forever be in his heart.