If David de Gea does not soon receive an offer to be the starting goalkeeper at a large club, he might decide to retire from sport. De Gea was a former Man United standout.
After 12 years with the Premier League powerhouses, the 32-year-old left the Manchester club at the conclusion of the last campaign when his contract expired. Prior to the summer transfer window, it appeared like the goalkeeper would remain, but in the end, negotiations stalled, and De Gea moved without having the chance to bid Man United supporters farewell.
The Spaniard wants his next team to be able to compete for major awards, according to the Guardian, and if he can’t find one, he’ll think about quitting sport.
According to the article, De Gea has turned down multiple requests this summer from countries like Saudi Arabia because money is not his main motivation.
According to fichajes.net, Real Betis and Valencia are two clubs interested in the free agency, although it is unclear whether those teams will pursue the experienced goalie. It would be unfortunate to see De Gea retire at the age of 32, so this is a subject to keep an eye on.
