David de Gea Makes Sure to Leave After 12 Years of Defending Man United

– David de Gea announced his departure from Manchester United after 12 seasons as goalkeeper for the club based at Old Trafford, Saturday (8/7/2023).

In a statement on social media, he said: “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all the Manchester United supporters.”

“I want to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love of the last 12 years. We have achieved a lot since Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club,” said the 32-year-old goalkeeper as quoted by Livescore.

I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.

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… pic.twitter.com/6R7ezOEf1E

—David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 8, 2023

“I am so proud every time I pull on this shirt, to lead a team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world is an honor only bestowed on a few lucky footballers,” he wrote.

“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I don’t think leaving Madrid as young people we will achieve what we did together.”

“Now it’s the right time to take on a new challenge, to push myself again in a new environment. Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me.”

De Gea leaves having made the third most Premier League appearances in the club’s history, winning United’s Player of the Year award in three consecutive seasons between 2013-14 and 2015-16.

Spain international with 45 caps it made a total of 545 appearances for the Red Devils and claimed the award Golden Gloves For clean sheets Premier League most in his last season.

Man United coach Erik ten Hag added: “It takes great quality and character to get to the level of even playing one game for Manchester United. To do it 545 times over 12 years is a special achievement, especially in the goalkeeping position where every game puts you in the spotlight. “

Forever a United legend.

Thank you for everything @D_DeGea ❤️#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 8, 2023

“Winning the player of the year award from his fans and teammates on four occasions each, shows his level of performance and he will always be remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in the club’s history,” said Ten Hag.

“I personally thank you for 25 clean sheets which he helped deliver last season and his overall contribution on the pitch during my first year at the club,” said the Dutchman.