Manchester United insiders insist David De Gea by no means acquired a suggestion of a brand new contract, in accordance with reviews. The Spain worldwide confirmed on Saturday he’ll be leaving Old Trafford after 12 years. And it’ll be intriguing to see what occurs subsequent, with the Red Devils hopeful of signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
According to the Manchester Evening News, figures at United insist no contract was ever ‘formally offered’ to De Gea.
And additionally they declare the Red Devils and their former No 1 ‘reflected on his situation’ on the finish of final season.
Both United and De Gea agreed it was the fitting time to half methods, with Erik ten Hag now decided to signal Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
The membership are described as ‘optimistic’ as they appear to accumulate the Cameroon worldwide, who helped his facet attain the Champions League closing final season.
A deal isn't imminent and compromise is required if the 27-year-old is to maneuver to Old Trafford.
But United look more and more poised to land Onana and make him their first-choice goalkeeper subsequent season.
United even have Dean Henderson on their books, with the England worldwide just lately coming back from a mortgage stint with Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old loved his spell on the City Ground and talked with Ten Hag for the primary time final week.
However, whereas Henderson has regarded pleased throughout pre-season thus far, he’s nonetheless anticipated to depart.
Forest desire a everlasting deal for the United star and he’s anticipated to rejoin the membership in some unspecified time in the future this summer time.
At the top of final season the Red Devils renewed Tom Heaton’s contract by a 12 months.
The 37-year-old is, nonetheless, eager to expertise common soccer as he enters the twilight years of his profession.
Everton have been linked amid uncertainty over Jordan Pickford’s future, whereas Luton are eager as nicely.
Regarding De Gea, in the meantime, the 32-year-old penned an emotional message to United supporters confirming his exit.
“I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters,” he mentioned.
“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 everytime (sic) 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.
“We’ve seen it all.”
And Ten Hag added: “I’m personally grateful for the 25 clean sheets he [De Gea] helped provide last season and his overall contribution on the pitch during my first year at the club.
“All the players/staff send him our very best wishes for the next phase of his outstanding career.”
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