David de Gea confirms Man Utd exit with message to fans

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea had been on Manchester United's books for more than a decade, but the former Atletico Madrid star has confirmed his time at Old Trafford has come to an end

David de Gea has sent an emotional goodbye message to Manchester United fans, confirming his departure from Old Trafford.

"I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters," he wrote on social media. "I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years.

"We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club. I took incredible pride everytime I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.

"It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together. Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings. Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all."