David De Gea has found a new lease on his football career with Fiorentina, where the former Manchester United goalkeeper has quickly risen to become one of Serie A’s top performers. Following his unexpected departure from United, where he spent 12 remarkable years and clinched the Premier League Golden Glove in his final season, De Gea spent time as a free agent before securing his role as Fiorentina’s No. 1 goalkeeper.
Now 33, De Gea’s statistics in Serie A have been outstanding. In a recent match against Genoa, he showcased his skills with a man-of-the-match display, pulling off multiple saves, including an impressive stop from Johan Vasquez’s header that preserved a 1-0 victory for Fiorentina. This performance contributed to his league-leading save percentage and places him second in saves per 90 minutes and sixth in goals prevented across the league. These achievements have helped Fiorentina reach fourth place in Serie A, and De Gea has already recorded three clean sheets this season.
During his years at Manchester United, De Gea established himself as a club legend, winning the player of the season award four times under various managers, including Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, and Jose Mourinho. However, he eventually parted ways with United following a managerial shift under Erik ten Hag, who opted to replace him with Andre Onana.
De Gea recently drew attention with a cryptic post on social media following Ten Hag’s departure from United, sparking speculation about his feelings toward his former boss. However, De Gea’s focus remains firmly on his new chapter with Fiorentina, where he is proving his enduring quality as one of Serie A’s most formidable goalkeepers.
