David De Gea to leave Manchester United as a free agent

David De Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United as a free agent bringing the curtain down on a 12-year stay at Old Trafford
David De Gea to leave Manchester United as a free agent

MOVING ON: David De Gea is leaving Manchester United with the goalkeeper saying in a statement it is 'the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings'. File pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

David De Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United as a free agent bringing the curtain down on a 12-year stay at Old Trafford.

The Spanish international has made 545 appearances for the club and kept 190 clean sheets - both club records for a goalkeeper.

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