David de Gea has strong ties to Manchester after more than a decade at Old Trafford, as does his family who still regularly return to the city.
Gazzetta dello Sport writes that the Spanish goalkeeper’s impressive level has made the “Red Devils” realize their big mistake, a mistake that can probably be corrected in the summer.
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Manchester United are going through one of their worst sporting periods in years. With chaos on the board and a squad that is underperforming, the club is trying to find solutions to regain stability. After Erik ten Hag was sacked and Rúben Amorim was hired, the team has struggled to get back on track. They are now so far down the Premier League table that their only hope of glory lies in the UEFA Europa League, where they will face Olympique Lyon in the quarter-finals.
Manchester United has an undeniable goalkeeper problem.
One of the team’s biggest challenges has been the goalkeeper position. The decision to bet on André Onana has not paid off. The Cameroonian goalkeeper, brought in from Inter Milan for over €50 million, has made mistakes and faced criticism throughout his two seasons in England. The stats speak for themselves: 137 goals conceded in 92 games and a dozen mistakes that have cost valuable points.
In contrast, the memories of David De Gea are still strong at Old Trafford.
De Gea impresses at Fiorentina
The Spanish international goalkeeper, who left United in 2023 when he did not renew his contract, has made a strong comeback at Fiorentina. He has become a key player for Raffaele Palladino and is among the most reliable goalkeepers in Serie A.
His performances have not gone unnoticed and serious assessments are now underway in Manchester about a possible return.
De Gea’s contract expires in June, but Fiorentina are expected to trigger a clause that extends it for another year. Nevertheless, the pressure from the fans and United’s desire to correct their blunder could lead to negotiations.
A return to the “Theatre of Dreams” no longer seems as unlikely as it did a few months ago. At Old Trafford, they now acknowledge that his departure was a mistake – and they want to regain what they should never have lost.
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