Fiorentina are planning to increase David de Gea’s contract by another yr, at the same time as studies recommend Manchester United may attempt to convey him again this summer time.
De Gea, who performed for Manchester United from 2011 to 2023, is remembered as one of many membership’s greatest goalkeepers. He left the membership on the finish of the 2022/23 season, and Andre Onana was introduced in as his substitute. De Gea then spent a yr with no membership earlier than signing for Fiorentina in August 2024.
The 34-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has been in prime kind for Fiorentina, holding 10 clear sheets in 31 matches this season. His performances have caught the eye of his previous membership, who could also be taking a look at him once more resulting from Onana’s struggles.
Onana has not totally impressed throughout his two years at Previous Trafford. Backup keepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are additionally being linked with potential exits from the membership.
De Gea’s present cope with Fiorentina ends in June, however Marca studies that the Italian membership plans to activate a clause to maintain him for an additional season. He may obtain a pay rise as a part of the extension.
Fiorentina’s president, Rocco Commisso, stated:
“We need to maintain gamers like De Gea and [Nicolo] Fagioli, however we’ll see if additionally they need to keep. That manner, we will begin subsequent season even stronger.”
Throughout his time at Manchester United, De Gea made 545 appearances and gained a number of trophies, together with the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup (twice), Neighborhood Protect (thrice), and the Europa League.
Even when Onana stays, it’s doubtless that Manchester United will signal a brand new goalkeeper this summer time. Heaton’s contract is ending, and he may transfer into a training position. Bayindir can be sad with being the quantity two and will depart looking for extra enjoying time.
Regardless of the rumours, Manchester United aren’t actively trying to substitute Onana proper now. The Cameroonian is anticipated to begin when the Crimson Devils play Lyon within the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
