When David de Gea‘s contract expires at the end of this month, Manchester United may decide to part ways with him, according to sources. Ahead of another summer of change under Erik ten Hag, the Spanish goalkeeper’s favorite location, should his time at Old Trafford come to an end, has been revealed.
Over the course of Ten Hag’s first season in charge, questions about whether De Gea is the best match for his vision grew more serious.
The 32-year-old’s mediocre distribution, timid claiming of crosses, and lack of command in his area have made it difficult for him to contribute to his desire to play out from the back.
As the pressure mounted throughout the campaign, costly mistakes became more frequent, ruining his relationship with many fans.
There is a general consensus that Ten Hag needs to be ruthless and sign a new custodian to meet his long-term goals after serving as United’s starting custodian for 12 years.
With fewer than three weeks until he becomes a free agency, De Gea has yet to sign a new contract on lower pay, and ESPN claims that option still exists.
According to the report, De Gea extending his stay is still the most likely scenario following verbal agreement of terms.
Ten Hag has not yet approved the agreement, but if he must leave, the legendary Red Devils player has specified where he would like to go.
Over a decade after leaving Atletico Madrid for M16, De Gea is rumoured to want to go on a free transfer this summer and return to Spain.
Additionally, Saudi Arabian clubs have reportedly expressed interest in some of the greatest names in European football.
De Gea loves a return to his native country, but there aren’t any choices for him right now.
Whether De Gea stays at United or not, Ten Hag is anticipated to bring in a new custodian this summer.
Among the candidates mentioned recently are Diogo Costa, David Raya, Andre Onana, and Jordan Pickford.
However, how the club’s ownership problem is settled and the financial implications of any buyout on Ten Hag’s budget would have a significant impact on United’s transfer activity.