US Edition‘Bruno, You Can’t Score Against Me’ – De Gea Tells Fernandes Ahead of Pre-Season Clash
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, AUG 9 – David de Gea returns to Old Trafford with Fiorentina after 12 years at Manchester United and exchanges friendly messages with Bruno Fernandes ahead of the match, club confirmed.
- David de Gea is set to make his first appearance back at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 9, when Fiorentina take on Manchester United in a pre-season friendly.
- De Gea left Manchester United in 2023 after 12 years and 545 appearances, choosing not to renew his contract amid a prolonged departure saga and being replaced by Andre Onana.
- Manchester United will honor De Gea with a pre-match presentation, and he expressed excitement about reuniting with former teammates, especially captain Bruno Fernandes.
- De Gea playfully told Bruno Fernandes that he never lets him score, but if he does, it's to make sure fans continue singing his name, adding that he is looking forward to seeing his friend.
- This match marks a significant moment for De Gea’s career and for fans, with over 50,000 tickets sold and anticipation of an emotional atmosphere at Old Trafford.
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The Independent (US)It was emotional – David De Gea enjoys ‘special’ Old Trafford return
The goalkeeper was back in Manchester with current club Fiorentina.
David de Gea given fitting tribute on Old Trafford return: Watch
David de Gea returns to Old Trafford with Fiorentina, receiving a tribute as Manchester United honour his decorated career at the club. The former goalkeeper was the last remaining member of Sir Alex Ferguson's final squad and he left after his contract expired in 2023.
In the final friendly before the Premier League kicks off, Manchester United hosted Italian side Fiorentina. David de Gea, a familiar face at Old Trafford, is in goal for the Italians. The former Manchester United goalkeeper, who left in 2013, was given a special tribute before kickoff.
‘Bruno, you can’t score against me’ – De Gea tells Fernandes ahead of pre-season clash
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea has sent a message to Bruno Fernandes after the Red Devils captain welcomed him back to Old Trafford. Fernandes had recently sent De Gea, who currently plays for Florentina, a message, saying: “David, my friend, I can’t wait to see you at the Snapdragon Cup.” DAILY POST reports that De Gea is all set to return to Old Trafford on Saturday when Man United host Florentina in a pre-season friendly ti…
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