Fans on De Gea: A legend is leaving us
Manchester United supporters are overwhelmingly sorry to see David De Gea leave the club this summer, if a selection of social media posts is a fair reflection of the fan base.
The Spanish goalkeeper has formed a strong bond with the club's followers during his 12 years as our no.1, and not just with the many thousands of match-goers for whom he is the closest player on the pitch, physically, when he's between the posts in front of one stand or another.
De Gea has thrilled us countless times during his 545 competitive appearances for United, somehow diverting a shot or header that, to the fans sitting behind him, seemed destined for the top corner of the net.
And of course, he's played a key role in the Reds winning five major trophies since 2011 - the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup (twice) and Europa League. So it's little wonder there has been such an outpouring of emotion from supporters on social media.
De Gea has thrilled us countless times during his 545 competitive appearances for United, somehow diverting a shot or header that, to the fans sitting behind him, seemed destined for the top corner of the net.
And of course, he's played a key role in the Reds winning five major trophies since 2011 - the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup (twice) and Europa League. So it's little wonder there has been such an outpouring of emotion from supporters on social media.
De Gea departs United
ArticleWe're wishing David all the best for the future and thanking him for 12 years as our first-choice goalkeeper.
Here's a selection of comments we spotted in reply to the club's official Facebook posts announcing David's departure earlier today (Saturday):
Echo Carillo Brizuela: A passionate and loyal lad. Thank you David for your wonderful years of service with us. Good luck for your next journey, Legend! A Red will always be a Red!
Apda Neymar Jr: Thank you very much, Legend. We will always remember those acrobatic saves you made week after week. One of the finest. It's a pity everything has to come to an end one day.
Raa: Thanks for the incredible 12 years you spent at Manchester United. Your time with us has been nothing short of legendary, and the memories you've created will forever be etched in our hearts.
Echo Carillo Brizuela: A passionate and loyal lad. Thank you David for your wonderful years of service with us. Good luck for your next journey, Legend! A Red will always be a Red!
Apda Neymar Jr: Thank you very much, Legend. We will always remember those acrobatic saves you made week after week. One of the finest. It's a pity everything has to come to an end one day.
Raa: Thanks for the incredible 12 years you spent at Manchester United. Your time with us has been nothing short of legendary, and the memories you've created will forever be etched in our hearts.
Valerie Laleux: Thank you David for all you have done for Manchester United over all these years. You will be sorely missed by the club and by fans like me. You will forever be one of the best goalkeepers the club has ever had, a legend.
Kelly Foreman: This is sad. He’s saved us far more than he ever let us down. Fantastic shot stopper. Good luck in his next chapter.
Craig Patrick Bowes: Good luck David. What you achieved at United won't be forgotten.
Kelly Foreman: This is sad. He’s saved us far more than he ever let us down. Fantastic shot stopper. Good luck in his next chapter.
Craig Patrick Bowes: Good luck David. What you achieved at United won't be forgotten.
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Chad Jing Yee Liew: Thank you for the wonderful years David. You are a United legend and you have been a rock at the heart of our defence, despite all the different defenders we have changed over the years. Farewell and all the best!
Derek Mayo: Brilliant goalkeeper, arguably one of the greatest to play the beautiful game of football. Sorry to see him leave.
Samathar Adamm Muhumed: Arrived as a boy, leaving as a legend of this club. Best of luck for the future, David.
Derek Mayo: Brilliant goalkeeper, arguably one of the greatest to play the beautiful game of football. Sorry to see him leave.
Samathar Adamm Muhumed: Arrived as a boy, leaving as a legend of this club. Best of luck for the future, David.
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Tien Hang: Even though I knew this day would come, it was hard to face it. I got used to having him in goal for the last 12 years and from next season I have to give up this habit. Goodbye and best wishes to you David De Gea! Once a Red, always a Red.
Catherine Bogan: Thank you David for your amazing career with us. We will miss you but good luck always.
Samantha Butler: It’s easy to remember mistakes and failures. But at this time I choose to remember the legend who has kept us alive when we deserved to be down and out. You have my respect DDG and will always be my number 1.
Catherine Bogan: Thank you David for your amazing career with us. We will miss you but good luck always.
Samantha Butler: It’s easy to remember mistakes and failures. But at this time I choose to remember the legend who has kept us alive when we deserved to be down and out. You have my respect DDG and will always be my number 1.
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