After an error-filled debut at Old Trafford from £47 million goalkeeper Andre Onana, David de Gea was released, and Man Utd players were left ‘fuming’
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils determined that the summer of 2023 would be the ideal time to upgrade their goalkeeping staff. De Gea, who has been with the team for a long time, was let go as a free agent when his contract expired. He was four times named Player of the Year at Old Trafford.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
De Gea had been in Manchester for 12 years, taking in 545 appearances and breaking the club’s clean sheet record. He was, however, allowed to move on as £47 million ($58m) was invested in snapping up Cameroon international Onana from Inter.
DID YOU KNOW?
Onana has endured an error-strewn start to life with the Premier League giants – with another costly error made in a 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League – and The Sun claims that several members of United’s squad are “fuming” at the decision to let De Gea go.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
United have made their worst start to a Premier League season – collecting just six points from five games – and Onana has conceded 14 goals through six appearances. De Gea, meanwhile, remains a free agent despite his pedigree and still being just 32 years of age.
De Gea could RETIRE, Rashford contract RUSHED
With the new football season well underway, clubs in Europe and all around the world are planning for the January and summer transfer windows in hopes of strengthening their sides or unearthing the next gem.
Though there are still more than three months to go until clubs can officially do business again, rumours and reports continue to abound. FootballTransfers has collected all the important transfer news in one handy place to keep you up to speed with what is happening in the world of transfers.
Man Utd transfer news
Paul Parker, a club icon, claims that Manchester United hurriedly gave Marcus Rashford a new contract (MyBettingSites).
If no big bids from Europe emerge, former United goalkeeper David de Gea may decide to retire (The Guardian).
The treatment of the Spanish goalkeeper this summer hasn’t placated some players. He departed for free without providing a reference (The Sun).
Following his outspoken criticism of the team, more Red Devils players are starting to oppose Erik ten Hag (Manchester Evening News).
