After 12 years of being emblazoned across the back of David de Gea's shirt, 'No.1' will have a different proprietor at Manchester United this forthcoming season.
Following extensive talks between himself and the club about the prospect of signing a new deal, De Gea announced his departure from Old Trafford via social media shortly after 2:30pm on Saturday afternoon. It marked the end of an era in M16 and it will take United fans time to adjust to seeing a different face starting between the sticks every week.
Though United failed to give him the send off that he richly deserved after more than a decade of service, it feels like the perfect time for both parties to go their separate ways. Despite all he achieved in a United shirt, it never felt like he was the ideal long-term fit for Erik ten Hag.
