The goal of Manchester United continues to be a cause for concern for the “red devils” club. For over 12 years, David De Gea has been the number one goalkeeper and has become a true legend at Old Trafford. However, his status and his brilliant performance in the past are not being enough to receive the expected treatment at this crucial stage of his career.
After letting his contract run out, United withdrew a downward offer that the Spanish goalkeeper had accepted. According to reports in the English newspaper The Sun, the club has taken another step in a complicated direction. Manchester United are said to have asked De Gea not to accept any offers from another club at the moment, as he is a free agent, until they resolve the goalkeeping issue.
Manchester United’s request to David De Gea: A dilemma in the goal
The “Red Devils” want to keep De Gea as a backup option should their first options fail, due to significant budget constraints in the transfer market. This approach was also confirmed in an official statement from the club: “David De Gea’s contract will expire, but discussions are still open with the goalkeeper,” they said.
The rumored favorite to take goal is Cameroonian André Onana, who was Erik ten Hag’s trusted goalkeeper during his successful spell at Ajax. However, the signing of Onana seems complicated. Inter, his current club, has confirmed Manchester United’s interest in the goalkeeper, but the English club diverts attention and ensures that it has not yet submitted any official offer.
With his future in limbo, David De Gea has ended, at least for now, his time at Manchester United on June 30. During his time at Old Trafford, the Madrid native has won one Premier League, one European Super Cup, two Europa League, one FA Cup and two Carabao Cups in a total of 545 games. It is a career worthy of a legend, but one that still leaves unknowns about what will come in his career.
Manchester United’s request to De Gea reflects the complex scenario the club faces in goal and their desire to ensure options should their first preferences not be specified. In the meantime, De Gea will have to decide if he accepts this request and awaits a resolution with his current club or if he decides to explore other options in his career. Time will tell what the future holds for this talented Spanish goalkeeper.