Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes takes swipe at club during message to David de Gea

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has taken a swipe at the 13-time Premier League champions as he posted a message of support to David de Gea. The Spanish goalkeeper confirmed his Old Trafford departure on Saturday following a 12-year stint at the club.

De Gea joined United from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011 after legendary Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson stumped up £18.9million to acquire his services. The 32-year-old was a big hit with supporters during his time at Old Trafford and was named United’s player of the season no fewer than four times.

Fernandes, who spent three-and-half years as De Gea’s team-mate at Old Trafford, was quick to pay tribute to the outgoing shot-stopper. And the Portugal star appeared to take aim at United in a series of posts on his own Instagram page for the way De Gea’s exit was handled.

De Gea kept 190 clean sheets in 545 games for United but struggled for form during his last few years at the club. And on Saturday he wrote: “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters. I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years.