Following his departure from Manchester United over the summer, David de Gea has been without a club in the 2023/24 season, despite being the Premier League's Golden Glove winner last term.
After a rollercoaster 12-year tenure at Old Trafford, De Gea enjoyed a successful career in England as he won the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Europa League. However, his contract was coming to an end in the summer of 2023 and negotiations for an extension ultimately fell through towards the back end of last season, leading to his departure on a free transfer.
Erik ten Hag opted to bring in Andre Onana from Inter Milan for £47 million and the Spanish goalkeeper reportedly didn't want to be second string.
The Sporting News takes a look at De Gea's current whereabouts and what he's been up to since leaving United.
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De Gea is yet to play for a new club since leaving United last summer. Speculation linked him variously to Saudi Pro League clubs and Newcastle United when Nick Pope was ruled out for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.
As reported by The Athletic, sightings of the 33-year-old have seen him engaging in padel matches, enjoying meals with friends, and attending United Women’s games.
Additionally, he remains active in the esports realm, overseeing his own team, Rebels Gaming, which he launched in 2021.
It's also been reported that De Gea is maintaining his fitness through three to four weekly workout sessions, preparing himself for potential opportunities on the horizon.
De Gea's performances last season were marred by several costly errors, impacting United's points tally and their involvement in various competitions, especially the Europa League
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