On the 11th of October, David De Gea made headlines with a surprising return to Manchester United. The Spanish goalkeeper was spotted at the stadium, cheering on the Manchester United women’s team as they faced Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League.
De Gea’s presence in Manchester coincided with growing calls for Manchester United to extend his contract. Red Devils fans have been reminiscing about their former goalkeeper, especially after witnessing some lackluster performances by the newly acquired Andre Onana.
The prospect of having both De Gea and Onana guarding the goal is an exciting one for MU supporters. However, while De Gea may be on the brink of a return to the Premier League, it’s unlikely he’ll share the pitch with the former Inter Milan veteran.
According to Football Transfers, instead of MU, another Premier League club interested in signing De Gea is West Ham. The London-based team is in need of a new goalkeeper as Lukasz Fabianski seeks an exit, and Alphonse Areola has received a substantial offer from a club in the Middle East.
De Gea brings valuable experience from his time in the Premier League and his previous collaboration with manager David Moyes. West Ham is said to have engaged in talks with his representatives regarding an 18-month contract that could be sealed during the January transfer window.
Previously, De Gea was considering retirement if he couldn’t find a suitable destination. However, West Ham’s offer might make him reconsider, as they are a club that guarantees European football and a starting role.
As for his recent return to Manchester, Daily Mail explained that De Gea’s purpose was to tidy up his old house in the city and collect some belongings left at MU. Therefore, there isn’t significant evidence to suggest that the 32-year-old goalkeeper will renew his contract with the Red Devils. The situation continues to evolve, and football fans around the world are eager to see where De Gea’s future lies.
