Report: De Gea would only leave Fiorentina for Manchester United
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A media report claims David De Gea intends to stay at Fiorentina until retirement, with Manchester United the only club that could persuade him to leave. No transfer is said to be imminent.
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Attributed to original sourceDavid De Gea is now 35 years old and still making big saves for Fiorentina, but it’s reported the only club he’d accept a move for now is Manchester United.
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The Spanish goalkeeper was out of action for over a year after his contract with Manchester United was allowed to run down in July 2023, as he preferred to wait for the right opportunity.
Fiorentina eventually convinced him as a free agent in August 2024 and he has shown what is still more than capable of between the sticks, in Serie A and the Conference League.
De Gea still flying with Fiorentina FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: David de Gea goalkeeper of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between ACF Fiorentina and AEK Athens FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 27, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) His contract runs to June 2028 with an option to extend by a further year, so the Viola are sure he will continue to deliver the goods.
According to Tuttomercatoweb , De Gea is intent on playing at Fiorentina until his retirement, unless one particular club comes along with a proposal.
That team is Manchester United, where he already spent the best part of a decade from 2011 to 2023.
If they were to call him in, then the veteran would be tempted for one final show at Old Trafford, otherwise his future is entirely with Fiorentina.
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What happened
Football Italia reports, citing Tuttomercatoweb, that David De Gea remains committed to Fiorentina despite being 35. The goalkeeper is under contract until June 2028, with an option for an extra year, after reviving his career in Florence following his Manchester United exit. The report says he would only consider leaving for a return to Manchester United. As presented, this is not an active negotiation but a conditional preference.
Chance analysis
In football terms, this points more to squad continuity for Fiorentina than to a concrete transfer development. De Gea's form and contract security support short-term stability in goal, while Manchester United are only relevant here as a sentimental exception rather than an active market signal.
Likely minimal immediate effect, with Fiorentina's goalkeeping outlook remaining stable unless Manchester United make a real approach.
Treat this as low-strength speculative transfer context, not as evidence of an imminent move or lineup change.