After 12 years, Manchester United’s goalkeeper, David de Gea, revealed his departure from the club on Saturday. Taking to his Twitter account, he expressed that it is the appropriate moment to embrace a fresh challenge.
Despite receiving criticism for some notable errors towards the end of the season, the esteemed Spanish goalkeeper, who secured the Premier League Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets, conveyed his gratitude to the club’s fans for their unwavering support.
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I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters and for the feats records since Sir Alex Ferguson brought him to the 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 honor 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,” he tweeted.