32-year-old De Gea announced his departure! At the end of 12 years of the Red Devils' career, Manchester United officially pays tribute: a legend forever

On the evening of July 8, Beijing time, 32-year-old Spanish goalkeeper De Gea emotionally wrote a long article on social media to announce his departure from Manchester United, officially ending his 12-year career as the Red Devils.

In his lengthy article, De Gea thanked Sir Alex Ferguson for bringing him to Manchester United, and he is extremely proud to have played for Manchester United for 12 years. He then said an affectionate farewell: "Now, it's time to take on a new challenge and surpass yourself again in a new environment, Manchester United will always remain in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me." ”

After De Gea said goodbye, Manchester United officials also paid tribute to him for the first time: Forever Manchester United legend, thank you for everything. Manchester United boss Ten Hag also thanked David De Gea: "He will always be remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in the club's history. All the players and staff extend their best wishes to him for the next phase of his career. ”

The 32-year-old comes through the Atletico Academy and was signed by Manchester United for €25 million in the summer window of 2011. In his 12 years with Manchester United, he played a total of 545 games for the team, making him the most goalkeeper in the club's history. De Gea has kept 190 clean sheets, the most clean sheets in Manchester United's history. De Gea has won a total of 1 Premier League, 1 Europa League, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups and 3 Community Shield titles with Manchester United.

De Gea and Man United expired late last month, although the two sides had been negotiating a contract extension without a final agreement. After Manchester United were about to sign Inter god Onana, De Gea also chose to leave the Theatre of Dreams to start a new career. With De Gea gone, all of United's last league winners have left.