Manchester United legend David De Gea is reportedly set for a return to Old Trafford as one of the goalkeepers going into the rest of the 2025/26 season.
The Sun confirmed the possible return of the Spaniard on its official website on Saturday, August 16, 2025. According to reports, the Red Devils are looking at having an experienced person as one option for goalkeepers at the club going into the rest of the season.
There is a report that David De Gea has a release clause in his contract with Fiorentina that can allow him to leave the club whenever there is a better offer. However, if the deal sees the light of day De Gea will not be a number one starter at the club but his presence will bring a lot of experience to the squad.
How many games did David De Gea play for Manchester United?
De Gea made 545 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United, more than any other goalkeeper in the club’s history. Within that run, he kept an astonishing 190 clean sheets, cementing his place as United’s all-time clean sheet leader.
In the Premier League alone, he featured in 415 matches, keeping 147 clean sheets. Those numbers put him in elite company, both at the club and in the league’s history books. His longevity also made him the seventh-most capped goalkeeper in Premier League history.
He departed United in 2023 after 12 unforgettable seasons his legacy is not just in his records but also in the countless times he carried United on his shoulders with world-class performances.
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