De Gea announces Man Utd departure: Right time for new challenge

Football
8 Jul 2023 • 10:14 PM MYT
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David de Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United.

The Spain goalkeeper departs after coming off contract last Friday. He leaves United after 12 years having played 545 games.

"I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters," he wrote in a social media post.

"I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We've achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.

"I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.

"It's been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn't think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.

"Now, it's the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.

"Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me."