Manchester United’s David De Gea Announces Exit From Club

Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea has announced he won’t renew his contract with the club, ending his 12 year stay.

Naija News reports that De Gea won one Premier League title, one FA Cup, two League Cups, two Community Shield, and one Europa League with the Manchester-based club.

United had tried to get the Spaniard to sign a new deal after his previous contract ended last month.

In a farewell message to Manchester United supporters, De Gea wrote: “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.

“I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years.

“We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this 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 honour 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.”