Spanish goalkeeper David de GeaPlayer·David de Gea has reportedly made his transfer intentions clear, stating that Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United is the only club he would consider joining should he depart FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina. This declaration comes as speculation mounts regarding his future in Italy, with reports from Tuttomercatoweb suggesting a firm commitment to his former club.
De Gea's current contract with FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina extends until June 2028, with an option for an additional year. He initially joined the Serie ACompetition·Serie A side as a free agent in August 2024, following the expiration of his contract with Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United in June 2023. His inaugural season in Italy proved successful, culminating in his inclusion in the Serie ACompetition·Serie A Team of the Season for 2024-25. However, his performance during the 2025/26 campaign was described as mixed, leading to reports that FiorentinaTeam·Fiorentina is now open to considering offers for the veteran goalkeeper this summer.
This development coincides with a period of resurgence for Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United. The English club concluded the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in third place, securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League for the 2026-27 campaign. Under the guidance of head coach Michael Carrick, who assumed the role in January after Ruben AmorimPlayer·Amorim's departure, United experienced a significant upturn in form. They were the best-performing Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League side in 2026, accumulating 41 points from 19 matches after January 1st, surpassing champions ArsenalTeam·Arsenal by a single point. During this impressive run, Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United also led the division in scoring, netting 36 goals.
Key contributors to United's successful season included captain Bruno FernandesPlayer·Bruno Fernandes, who set a new competition record with 21 assists, and new signings Bryan MbeumoPlayer·Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin SeskoPlayer·Benjamin Sesko, who both finished as the club's top goalscorers with 12 goals each across all competitions. Notably, Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United did not participate in European football during the 2025/26 season, having missed out on qualification after their defeat to Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur in the 2024-25 Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League final. Domestically, their cup campaigns ended in the second round of the EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup and the third round of the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup.
De Gea's reported desire to return to Old Trafford highlights the enduring connection he maintains with the club where he spent over a decade. His potential availability and Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United's renewed competitive standing could set the stage for a notable transfer saga in the coming weeks, as both parties weigh their options for the upcoming season.
Dean Henderson and David De Gea shake hands after their UEFA Conference League match. (Shutterstock/IMAGO)
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