David de Gea has reportedly turned down the chance to return to the Premier League as the free agent continues his search for a new club. The former Manchester United goalkeeper dropped a major hint that he was finally close to sealing a free transfer after spending an entire 2023-24 season without a team, but he will not be joining one of the Red Devils’ rivals.
Ex-Spain international De Gea posted a cryptic tweet on his X account on Saturday, containing only an hour-glass emoji.
In the world of football transfers, such a post on social media could have been interpreted as a signal that the Spaniard was able to confirm a move to a new club.
Speculation was rife that the 33-year-old could have made the shock decision to return to the Premier League, only with a team other than Manchester United.
According to The Athletic, one English club ‘expressed interest’ in signing De Gea, while there are also clubs in Italy, Saudi Arabia and the USA pondering a move for the experienced stopper.
The report claims De Gea isn’t interested in a return to the UK following his 12-year stint at Old Trafford. However, he is expected to resolve his future by next week as clubs line up for his signature.
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