David de Gea in action for Manchester United during an FA Cup game at Old Trafford FILE - David de Gea in action for Manchester United during an FA Cup game at Old Trafford. Photo: Carl Recine/Reuters
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea could finally find himself in a Real Madrid jersey after the news that Thibaut Courtois is set to miss the entire season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in training on Thursday.
De Gea has been a free agent ever since he was released by Manchester United at the end of last season, and has reportedly turned down a number of contract offers with the hope of landing a job in Spain’s La Liga.
According to reports, Courtois’ injury may finally open the door for the Spanish international to join Madrid. YouTube page madridistaReal report that De Gea could join the club for free.
De Gea, once described as “Iker Casillas’ heir”, was close to completing a move to Real in 2015, but the move was famously scuppered by a broken fax machine, which left the two clubs unable to exchange vital documents as the transfer deadline loomed.
After the deal fell through in 2015, De Gea went on to spend another eight years at United, cementing his place as one of the greatest goalkeepers to ever play for the club.
His time at Old Trafford came to an end two months ago, with a number of high profile errors said to have pushed the club’s hand in looking for a replacement.
Cameroon international Andre Onana joined the club from Inter Milan in the off-season.
David de Gea was born in Madrid, and spent the early years of his career turning out for cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid, before securing a move to the Premier League as a 20-year-old.
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