David de Gea CONFIRMS Man Utd exit after 12 years in emotional post as gutted fans say ‘you’ll always be our No1’

DAVID DE GEA has confirmed his Manchester United exit in an emotional farewell.

The keeper departs Old Trafford after 12 years, winning the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup.

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His contract expired in the summer and there were talks of De Gea taking a pay cut to remain on United’s books.

But as the club close in on signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan, the Spaniard has officially said his goodbye.

He posted on social media: “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.

“I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years.

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

“I took incredible pride everytime I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.

“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.

“Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.

“Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all.”

De Gea was signed from Atletico Madrid by Sir Alex in 2011 at the age of just 21.

Initially he struggled with the physicality of the Premier League, which led to speculation of a move away.

But De Gea would go onto prove himself as United’s No1 and quickly emerged as one of the best stoppers in the world.

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