David de Gea has chosen not to reveal details about his failed transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United until after his retirement, implying a belief that the outcome was ultimately beneficial. The transfer fell through on deadline day in 2015 due to paperwork issues. De Gea, now playing for Fiorentina, expressed gratitude for staying with Manchester, where he became a key player after joining from Atlético Madrid. After leaving Manchester in 2023, he took a year off, which he described as transformative, before signing with Fiorentina in 2024.
David de Gea stated, "I will speak about all of that when my career is over. When things don't happen, it's for a reason... Personally, it went well because Manchester is my home."
Reflecting on his sabbatical, De Gea said, "It was one of the best years of my life. That sabbatical year did me a world of good, both mentally and physically: I was feeling a bit jaded."
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