David De Gea confirms Man Utd exit and Erik ten Hag reacts to emotional message

David De Gea has confirmed he’s leaving Manchester United this summer. The 32-year-old has posted an emotional message on social media revealing he’s now primed to pursue a new challenge. And it brings a glittering spell at Old Trafford to a close, having joined from Atletico Madrid all the way back in 2011.

De Gea’s contract expired earlier in the month, with United previously agreeing a new deal with the Spain international.

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“We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.

United fans have now taken to social media to pay tribute to De Gea.

And manager Erik ten Hag said: “I’m personally grateful for the 25 clean sheets he [De Gea] helped provide last season and his overall contribution on the pitch during my first year at the club.

De Gea joined United back in 2011 as a teenager, arriving as a replacement for club legend Edwin van der Sar.