David de Gea set to join new club as ex-Manchester United star takes large pay cut to return to football after a year out
David de Gea will return to football after agreeing a deal to join Fiorentina, talkSPORT understands.
The former Manchester United man will sign a one-year deal with the option for a one-season extension with the Serie A side.
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De Gea will finally play football again this seasonCredit: GettyHe is also set to take a significant pay cut to join the Italian club in comparison to what he was on at Man United.
Fiorentina finished eighth in the Italian top flight last term, as well as finishing as runners up in the Europa Conference League.
The 33-year-old was reported to be on £375,000-per-week at Old Trafford.
MORE ON MAN UNITEDThe long-serving Manchester United goalkeeper was released from Old Trafford in the summer of 2023 after the expiration of his contract.
That was after contract talks between him and Manchester United fell through, bringing an end to his 12 years at the club.
Despite links with a move to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, De Gea went the whole of the 2023/24 season without a club.
He was initially signed by Man United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011 from Atletico Madrid.
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From there, he was eventually promoted to being the club’s no.1.
De Gea went on to make 545 appearances for Man United.
He won the Premier League, the FA Cup and two League Cups during his time there.
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De Gea will be delighted to return to actionCredit: Getty
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De Gea has been keeping active since being out of footballCredit: @D_DeGea XSince his departure, Andre Onana – formerly of Inter Milan until his move to Manchester last summer – has taken his place in goal.
A few weeks back, De Gea posted a hourglass emoji on his X account, hinting at a possible return to football on the horizon.
He has dropped plenty of training videos since his time without a club.
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That includes with National League club Altrincham near where he lives in the north-west of England.
