MANCHESTER: David de Gea announced his exit from Manchester United on Saturday (Jul 8) after 12 years as the club's number one goalkeeper. The Spaniard last season overtook Peter Schmeichel to record the most clean sheets in the club's history and was crowned players' and fans' player of the year four time
MANCHESTER: David de Gea announced his exit from Manchester United on Saturday after 12 years as the club's number one goalkeeper.
In a message on social media, De Gea thanked United fans for their support, but said:"Now, it's the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.De Gea's deal expired at the end of June, with reports the player had agreed a contract extension only for the club to withdraw that offer and come back with reduced terms.
"You made history at the club and your name will never be forgotten, and that no one can take away from you."His departure means there are no players left at Old Trafford who have won the Premier League -- the last title success was in Ferguson's final season in charge, in 2012/13.The former Atletico Madrid stopper often shone despite United's long slump in the post-Ferguson years.
Ten Hag thanked De Gea for his service and performances during his first season at the club after he picked up the Golden Glove for most Premier League clean sheets.
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