Fiorentina sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea
David de Gea has finally landed a club after leaving Manchester United following the 2022-23 season. Serie A club Fiorentina have signed the Spaniard on a one-year deal with an option of another year. De Gea failed to find a club since leaving the Red Devils and wasn't employed an entire season. He would be raring to showcase his credentials in Italian football.
Why does this story matter?
De Gea left United as a free agent after 12 seasons at Old Trafford. His contract with United expired at the end of June. Both parties failed to agree on a new deal despite talks that took place throughout the season. United signed Andre Onana from Inter Milan and Altay Bayindir as back-up. De Gea will now be relieved to get on the pitch.
Fourth-highest number of clean sheets in Premier League history
De Gea made 415 appearances for Man United in the Premier League. He clocked 147 clean sheets and conceded 446 goals. He has the fourth-highest number of clean sheets in Premier League history after Petr Cech (202), David James (169), and Mark Schwarzer (152). De Gea's 1,157 saves is the second-highest after Ben Foster (1,248). He had 17 errors leading to a goal.
De Gea recorded 545 appearances with the Red Devils
De Gea recorded 545 appearances with the Red Devils in all competitions, since joining the club under Sir Alex Ferguson from Spanish side Atletico Madrid in 2011. He owns the record for making the 7th-most appearances for Man United.
De Gea's stats in the Premier League 2022-23 season
De Gea won the Golden Glove award in the Premier League 2022-23 season under Erik ten Hag. He made 38 appearances, keeping the highest number of clean sheets (17). De Gea made 101 saves and owned a pass completion of 68.33%. He managed 1,371 passes. De Gea conceded 43 goals in addition to making 27 clearances. He had two errors leading to a goal.
Premier League: Individual accolades for David de Gea
De Gea made more appearances in the PFA Team of the Year than any other goalkeeper in Premier League history (5). He has kept more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper in Manchester United's history (190). He won two Premier League Golden Glove awards and one Save of the Month award in 2022-23. He also won one Premier League Player of the Month award.
De Gew won these trophies with Man United
De Gea won the Premier League trophy under Sir Alex in 2012-13. He won one FA Cup in 2015-16 and was a runner-up in 2017-18 and 2022-23. He won two Carabao Cup honors in 2016-17 and 2022-23. He also won three FA Community Shields (2011, 2013, 2016) and one UEFA Europa League in 2016-17. He was a runner-up in the 2020-21 Europa League season.
De Gea made 84 appearances for Atletico Madrid
Before moving to Man United, the Spaniard played for La Liga side Atletico Madrid. He came through the ranks at Atletico, playing for the B team in 2008-09. De Gea was drafted into the first team in 2009-10 and made 35 appearances in all competitions. In 2010-11, he managed 49 appearances. He won the Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atletico.
45 appearances for Spain
De Gea made 45 appearances for Spain. His last involvement was in 2020. He was a runner-up with Spain in the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League. He was Spain's number one custodian in 2018, making 13 appearances.
