Cristiano Ronaldo accidentally revealed David de Gea’s upcoming destination in a recent interview!
After leaving Manchester United in June without securing a new contract, Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea is currently without a club.
After leaving Manchester United in June without securing a new contract, Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea is currently without a club. Despite initial talks with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid during the summer, neither club extended an offer to him.
While there is interest from teams in the Saudi Pro League and Qatari Stars League, De Gea has expressed a preference to stay in Europe, rejecting opportunities in the Middle East.
Cristiano Ronaldo, his former Manchester United teammate, tried to influence De Gea’s decision by encouraging him to join Al Nassr. However, De Gea remains steadfast in his desire to stay in Europe, particularly with a focus on playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Having spent his entire career with Atletico Madrid and then Manchester United, the 32-year-old goalkeeper is eager to continue competing at the highest level. He plans to wait until the January transfer window to assess offers and decide on his future.
Sources suggest that if he doesn’t receive what he considers the “right offer,” De Gea is contemplating the possibility of retirement.
While De Gea’s preference for Champions League football is a significant factor, it’s noteworthy that he hasn’t played for the Spain national team since 2020 and was excluded from their squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Meanwhile, his successor at Manchester United, Andre Onana, has faced challenges, including criticism for conceding a soft goal during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich. This adds an extra layer of complexity to the goalkeeper situation at Old Trafford.
During his final season at Manchester United, De Gea faced criticism for his proficiency in playing from the back and with his feet, an area where Onana excels. As De Gea navigates this pivotal moment in his career, the football world awaits his decision, with potential retirement looming if the right opportunity doesn’t materialize in the coming months.
