David de Gea concluded a 12-year tenure at Manchester United in 2023, making 545 appearances and winning several titles, including a Premier League title and the FA Cup. After his release, he took a year-long sabbatical, ultimately signing with Fiorentina in August 2024. Throughout this period, De Gea rejected offers from English clubs, stating his deep connection to United made it impossible to play elsewhere in the Premier League. He expressed confidence in returning to form after his year off, assuring fans of his comeback.
I turned down offers from England because after spending so many years at a club like United, you feel like you don't want to play for another club in England.
I've spent my whole life there; it's the club that shaped me and allowed me to have a wonderful career.
I felt it was time to rest and come back even stronger. People asked me, 'When are you coming back?' I reassured everyone, 'I'm fine, I'll be back'.
It was normal for people to have some doubts after a year out, but I was sure that after a game or two I'd be back to my old self.
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