According to David Ornstein from The Athletic, the future of Manchester United and Spanish international goalkeeper David de Gea is in doubt.
Man United to Make ‘Massive Decision’ on David de Gea
"It looks like he may well leave" 💨
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De Gea Could Leave Old Trafford
According to a further report from The Athletic, Manchester United have yet to find an agreement over a new contract with the Spanish international goalkeeper. De Gea’s current contract sees him earn a reported £375k-per-week. According to Ornstein, the Red Devils have a “massive decision” to make whether they renew his contract on reduced wages or look for a potential new number-one goalkeeper. Ornstein adds that it looks like “he may well leave.”
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The update from Ornstein suggests that De Gea, previously described as “fantastic” wants to stay at Old Trafford and will return to United after his holiday. The video from Ornstein also mentions that the Spanish goalkeeper could agree to stay at Old Trafford after his contract expires on June 30, with United relaxed about his contract situation. The updates from The Athletic mention that Erik ten Hag desires a goalkeeper suited to playing out from the back, which could lead Manchester United to move on from De Gea, who has struggled throughout his career with his distribution.
What Man United Would Lose if Spanish Goalkeeper Departs Old Trafford
The update from Ornstein mentions that Manchester United have discussed internally – a move for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana. Ten Hag is said to be a big admirer of Onana and his distribution, according to the update from The Athletic.
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De Gea has been a vital part of Manchester United’s success – and if he were to end his 12-year stay at the club, the Red Devils will lose last season’s Premier League Golden Glove winner. The Spanish international is an exceptional shot-stopper, which has seen him marvel the Old Trafford faithful with many great saves throughout his time at the club. His reflexes enable him to make brilliant saves to deny the opposition. Despite his shortcomings when playing out from the back, if De Gea was to depart Old Trafford, they would undoubtedly miss one of the best shot-stoppers in world football during the last decade.
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