David de Gea posts emotional farewell message to Manchester United fans as exit confirmed - 'Always in my heart'

David de Gea has confirmed his exit from Manchester United by posting an emotional farewell message on social media. The 32-year-old from Madrid had long been rumoured to be leaving Old Trafford this summer, and he finally revealed the news by posting a personal note to fans on Twitter on Saturday, which was followed by confirmation from the club. Ad De Gea, who has 45 senior appearances for Spain to his name, was signed back in 2011 by Sir Alex Ferguson from his boyhood club, Atletico Madrid.

United have been repeatedly linked with signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan as De Gea's replacement. TransfersChelsea chase Southampton midfielder Lavia as exodus continues with Mount exit — Paper Round06/07/2023 AT 05:13 The Spaniard turned out for United 545 times with 190 clean sheets in a stint studded with trophies. He won the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League and two Carabao Cups while at the club.

«I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters,» De Gea wrote in his statement on social media. «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. 'He lifts everyone's spirits' — Expert View on Onana's Ajax years amid Man Utd interest Is 'remarkable' Onana the perfect player for Ten Hag and Man Utd? Expert view «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.