Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is on the verge of making a return to football after being out of the game for over a year. It is reported that he is close to signing with Serie A club Fiorentina. De Gea left United when his contract expired in 2023 and spent the entire 2023/24 season without a club. However, he has been keeping himself fit by posting training videos and recently announced that he is ‘ready to rock’ in a post in June.
While there were rumors of him potentially moving to Major League Soccer or the Saudi Pro League, it now seems that De Gea is set to join Fiorentina. Reports suggest that he will sign a one-year deal with the Italian club, with an option for a one-year extension. It is also said that he will be taking a significant pay cut compared to his wages at United, where he was reportedly earning £375,000-per-week.
Fiorentina’s former number one goalkeeper, Pietro Terracciano, is expected to make way for De Gea, who will likely become the first-choice keeper under manager Raffaele Palladino. The team’s Serie A campaign is set to start next Saturday against Parma, followed by their European matches in the Europa Conference League.
De Gea’s departure from Manchester United came after failed contract negotiations, bringing an end to his 12-year tenure at the club, where he made over 540 appearances. The Spanish goalkeeper was replaced by Andre Onana in the United squad.
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In conclusion, David De Gea’s impending move to Fiorentina marks a new chapter in his football career after a prolonged absence from the game. Fans will be eager to see how the experienced goalkeeper performs in his new team and how he adapts to the challenges of Serie A football.