David de Gea was ready to make a return to Manchester United before Erik ten Hag was kept in place as manager for a third season, according to reports.
The Spaniard was previously United's No.1 during Ten Hag's first campaign in charge but a series of high-profile errors between the sticks eventually led to him being replaced.
A sour end to his 12-year relationship at Old Trafford saw his contract look set to be extended before being allowed to expire by the club who eventually decided not to offer him a new deal.
Andre Onana was later signed as his replacement from Inter Milan as De Gea was left without a club and found himself as a free agent for the first time in his career.
However, the Cameroonian's struggles during his first few months as United's No.1 prompted calls from fans for De Gea to return after his years of stunning saves saw him hailed as one of the world's best shot-stoppers.
Despite being the subject of interest from top European and Saudi Arabian sides, De Gea decided to take a season out of football and wanted to return to United, as reported by The Athletic.
The 33-year-old was left upset by the actions of both Ten Hag and former football director John Murtough who oversaw his unceremonious departure and would only return to his former club if they were both no longer there.
Murtough was removed from his post while Ten hag looked set for the axe after the club's worst-ever Premier League season that saw them finish eight in the table with a negative goal difference, but was saved by winning the FA Cup.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS sporting team later decided the Dutchman was the best person to lead the club forward following their new investment and interrupted his summer holiday in Ibiza to hold showdown talks.
He then agreed a one-year contract extension, prompting De Gea to re-evaluate his plans about securing a dream reunion with his former United colleagues.
The goalkeeper has maintained his sharpness by undergoing private goalkeeping sessions - often sharing clips on social media - and has been presented with offers from Saudi Arabia, USA, and Italy.
De Gea recently posted a cryptic hourglass figure on social media that could hint he is about to unveil his next destination after making 545 appearances for United after originally joining under Sir Alex Ferguson's reign.
McForlemu
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Well Onana sucks
Jealous u. u wish he was ur gk. who would u rather have in goal?
DaRealShonaKing
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the lad should just hang up his boots and call it a day
yombinrz
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i miss my pookie😔🙏🏽
Wasciktz
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Nice post . He is 100% better then onana
Kil0
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he shouldn't forget how much himself and Maguire as cost.. we do not need you back sir
Shut your bi?ch A$$ up
diybcelrz
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he shouldn't forget how much himself and Maguire as cost.. we do not need you back sir
McForlemu
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Well Onana sucks
De Gea left with a lot of money. He shouldn't return. We need him no more! Onana will perform better with a better defense.
Tomablpsty
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some of man utd fans are satisfied with recently bad performances....ETH is killing MANUTD slowly.....
Tomablpsty
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ETH is a problem at UTD
zuuadipsty
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i love DDG .BUT TIME FOR U ITS OVER.U ARE THE LEGENDARY .WE ARE NEVER FORGET U
lombimrsu
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It's was a right that for DDG to go, he was a great goalie, he save points for us and make us lose important trophies, every coach needs a change when he feel like Pep did it with Hart, I see no wrong of ETH letting him go after that game with Sevilla and Man City Fa Cup final, DDG is not a morden goalie, I wasn't surprise he haven't been employed by a big club yet, he was drop in Spain long time ago because he wasn't a goalie.
Ficadsz
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We don't need you sir. We have Onana and ETH. Go and get some oil money please.
Well Onana sucks
vuaabdipu
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David De Gea Gave his all I don't believe he would've done any better at that stage in his career
Wazadeopuz
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I want him back to united
Vicsammy
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He is ready to return n conceived more goals n still unable to set up the ball from the back, football is beyond that these days n no hypocrites here.
McForlemu
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We don't need you sir. We have Onana and ETH. Go and get some oil money please.
Møràÿõ
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Wow Yes you are welcome
ciecklprs
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I want De Gea as man United second goalkeeper for FA cup and Carabao cup, he’s very good and a 33 years goalkeeper is still young
Mitcdeiktu
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Go to soudi just bro
msiwela07
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If Eric wants to win the fans over David is needed even for back up
ETH has fans on his side only a few clowns don't like him for unreasonably claims
Kecadkptuy
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I choose De gea over ETH !
msiwela07
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despite being old is still far better than onana and even more originated than onana, just count my word by January onana will be the first player to be chased out of the club this season
you just hate ETH but I'm pretty sure you won't see that happening to Onana the guy has a contract and he's a good player
mapbcelt
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is he the crazy girl that you break up with but she just hides in a bush outside your house and won't move on?
Moreh
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Never return to Manchester United b coz Erik ten hag can no going
Laacenuy
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no just go away man, getting too old
despite being old is still far better than onana and even more originated than onana, just count my word by January onana will be the first player to be chased out of the club this season
wueeknos
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no just go away man, getting too old
ceuabnor
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Maybe he should just find another club🤷🏾♂️
Lowaelprty
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Retire or go to Saudi Arabia and make more money. Manunited will never want you back.
lodeiotuyz
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Move to Saudi and make the money you wanted when you rejected the reduced offer
moddnot
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So the problem in Man United is ETH and not the players ! Sack the maroon and we will have a revitalised team . Come on Sir Jim - your call !
MukisaGerald
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if Degea wants Ten hag to leave for him to come back to united let him start coaching and they hire him instead of teng hag , some players will never know that they're costing their team untill they're out but Degea had started doing blunders only
Yaeblpru
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If Eric wants to win the fans over David is needed even for back up
joubceklz
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Is United the only team in the World??? We r no more ready for the old players again in our team.
Gberto
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go and sleep boy for your life know ever disrespect de gea you sure say you dey support united or na crowd you dey follow na united top goal keeper that and Spain. for some years back onana don receive gaols pass they way united player dey score take note
I think nobody called Onana's name here. Picture De Gea with last season's problem in the back four, It would have been a disgrace. let De Gea go to a different team
yaebcdeosu
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pls go away with your high wages
Wimmopstuy
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De Gea...no club??? Hmmm... half loaf better than zero...
ChisimdiUche
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Bad Apple 😒
minhobrown007
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Return where? let him continue waiting for the club that would give him high wages with out performance. The management of United has changed, money is no more shared to flops carelessly
go and sleep boy for your life know ever disrespect de gea you sure say you dey support united or na crowd you dey follow na united top goal keeper that and Spain. for some years back onana don receive gaols pass they way united player dey score take note
Gberto
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Return where? let him continue waiting for the club that would give him high wages with out performance. The management of United has changed, money is no more shared to flops carelessly
Cautillo2611
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I remember reading earlier that de gea was offered a new contract but with lower remuneration, that why he left. An earlier post said onana's form improved at the end of season and is one of the player utd does not consider selling. So why would utd want 2 First choice keeper when you can only play one ?
Ask Arsenal lmfao
AzizAluke
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nonsense 🤣
Kkrexuke
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I remember reading earlier that de gea was offered a new contract but with lower remuneration, that why he left. An earlier post said onana's form improved at the end of season and is one of the player utd does not consider selling. So why would utd want 2 First choice keeper when you can only play one ?
Duobdkmpr
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he should just retire from football
kbsarpong
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Bamidele31
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How come he can’t find a job when there Manchester United fans who are still think he is world class. Real Madrid was looking for goalkeeper last didn’t think he is good enough .
English is not your mate man, he decided to take a season out of football despite interest from Saudi and USA is different from he can't find a job brr.
yuocknoru
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How come he can’t find a job when there Manchester United fans who are still think he is world class. Real Madrid was looking for goalkeeper last didn’t think he is good enough .
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