David de Gea returns to football after agreeing to a contract with Fiorentina. The Pitch Prospect understands this.
The former Manchester United player will sign a one-year contract with the Serie A team with the option to extend for a further season.
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In addition, his move to the Italian club means he will have to accept a significant pay cut compared to his salary at Manchester United.
Last season, Fiorentina finished eighth in the Italian top division and second in the Europa Conference League.
The 33-year-old reportedly earns £375,000 a week at Old Trafford.
The long-time Manchester United goalkeeper was released from Old Trafford in the summer of 2023 after his contract expired.
This happened after contract negotiations between him and Manchester United failed, ending his twelve-year tenure at the club.
Despite rumors of a move to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, De Gea was without a club for the entire 2023/24 season.
He was originally signed from Atletico Madrid by Man United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011.
From there he eventually rose to become the club’s number 1.
De Gea played 545 times for Man United.
During his time there he won the Premier League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.
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Since his departure, Andre Onana has taken his place in goal with Inter Milan until his move to Manchester last summer.
A few weeks ago, De Gea posted an hourglass emoji on his X account, hinting that a possible return to football is imminent.
Since his time without a club, he has published numerous training videos.
This includes the National League club Altrincham, near his home in the north-west of England.