David de Gea has bid an emotional farewell to Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard after Manchester United confirmed the pair would be leaving the club.
The club released a statement on Wednesday, June 1, to announce that Pogba would be leaving the Red Devils on a free transfer for the second time in his career. He returned to Old Trafford for a then-world record fee from Juventus in 2016.
Meanwhile, Lingard will depart his boyhood club following a disappointing campaign in which he made just 22 appearances and started two Premier League games.
The duo, both now 29-years-old, were both part of the Manchester United academy side together that won the FA Youth Cup in 2011, beating Sheffield United 6-3 on aggregate.
Following the announcement of the pair's departure, goalkeeper De Gea tweeted his appreciation for his now-former teammates.
The Spanish shot-stopper's message was posted after Pogba tweeted his thanks to the Red Devils, as the World Cup winner said:
"I feel privileged to have played for this club. Many beautiful moments and memories but most importantly an unconditional support from the fans. Thank you Manchester United."
Meanwhile, Lingard took to social media to declare:
"Born and bred a Red. Over the last few weeks, I've been emotional about leaving a club that is family. After 22 years I’ve had so many special memories and moments that I will cherish forever. Manchester United will always remain in my heart. A massive thank you. Lots of love, Jlingz [Lingard]."
Jesse Lingard thanks Manchester United ahead of departure
Having joined the Red Devils in 2001 as an eight-year-old, Lingard leaves his local club having made 232 appearances, while also enjoying loan spells at Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton and Hove Albion, Derby County and West Ham United.
The England playmaker posted an emotional statement on Instagram, as he said:
“Born and bred a red. Over the last few weeks I’ve been emotional leaving a club that is family. After 22 years I’ve had so many special memories and moments that I will cherish forever. I’m a red through and through and Manchester United will always remain in my heart. Thank you to the players I’ve played with over the years I’ve made friends for life and we’ve had a lot of fun along the way."
He added:
"I want to say a big thank you to the coaches that I have worked under from the age of 9 to present. Each coach has helped me in many different ways and I appreciate the way each coach believed in me and taught me something different."
He also said:
Liyaceopty
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Jesse will always remain my favorite player
wouadsty
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de gea posted what still waiting
Cusdlmnouy
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Pogba wanted to leave. bye bye.
Vaaaben
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Some best things are happening at United. Will bounce back under ETH. Sign quality players for position which needs immediate over haul. Waiting for Baily, Bissaka, Scot, Telles, Martial, Jones, Perriera to follow suit.
Vaaaben
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Always played for money. Useless virus.
Vaaaben
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Manchester United management has made a big mistake to let Paul Pogba leave and Maguire stay. Isn’t because Pogba is French and Maguire is British?
call him to Barca then.
jaybdituz
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those are true Lads the give enough to the Batch whenever they get chance we love you all but the club philosophy has change now have wonderful and massive journey in your next step 🙏
Ogesue
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Pogba leaving Manchester United no regrets for the fans, the club will be great again
SaikhomRaju
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still searching what Dea gea said!
jauceklnst
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Manchester United management has made a big mistake to let Paul Pogba leave and Maguire stay. Isn’t because Pogba is French and Maguire is British?
Pogba is useless
nahadmtuz
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Manchester United management has made a big mistake to let Paul Pogba leave and Maguire stay. Isn’t because Pogba is French and Maguire is British?
Vosto
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whichever club signs Pogba next season i bet that club will fail screenshot this
fekcnprt
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pogba to meet for a massive champions league with PSG
fozcdektuz
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omo lingardino is gone now
NabongPyramid
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Pogba, the most arrogant and disrespectful player I've ever seen 😤 All these players don't really love Manchester United, no winning mentality at all. Just for the money 💸 😌😎
Brendanobi
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deep down, we regret ever knowing Pogba. wasted our millions for nothing
wehbdeilpy
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Pogba his very stupid player nd madness player the team bye u world record signature you live for free you are mad swear down