Manchester United consider De Gea return as Fiorentina release clause

Manchester United are reportedly weighing a shock potential return for David de Gea, the former goalkeeper who spent 12 years at Old Trafford and made 545 appearances across all competitions. A release clause reportedly embedded in his Fiorentina contract could allow him to leave for a relatively modest fee, prompting discussions about whether he could be persuaded to rejoin United as a short-term option behind a currently unsettled No.1, Andre Onana.

De Gea left United in 2023 when his contract expired and the club opted to replace him with Onana. The Cameroonian arrived with a strong reputation for playing out from the back, but his time at United has been overshadowed by high-profile errors and questions over his consistency. In two seasons at the club he has conceded 148 goals, a figure that has intensified speculation about whether the goalkeeping position needs further reinforcement. Coaches and observers have noted that Onana must win his place and improve, with Ruben Amorim recently suggesting that no goalkeeper can take things for granted and that the competition for the starting spot remains open.

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