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Revealed: David de Gea’s wage demands after 12 months as a free agent – with ex-Man Utd goalkeeper’s search for a new club narrowed to one destination

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The former Spain international walked away from Old Trafford in the summer of 2023 as his contract came to an end. United found themselves moving in a different direction to their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/de-gea-overtakes-ronaldo-with-record-breaking-fourth-man-utd-player-of-the-year-prize/lcrdqfu3v42v1e61nzg7y9p6z" target="_blank">four-time winner of their Player of the Year award</a> – with Cameroonian keeper Andre Onana being drafted in.

WHAT HAPPENED?

De Gea has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mls-transfer-option-david-de-gea-ex-man-utd-goalkeeper-final-decision-premier-league-return-year-without-club/blt0f2e071baa23440d" target="_blank">linked with clubs around the world since then, from the United States</a> to Turkey, but no deal has been done. The 33-year-old is now closing in on a return to action, but has limited options to consider.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

According to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/icon-david-de-gea-in-talks-over-stunning-return-man-utd-likely-next-move-becomes-clear " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, teams in Italy – such as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/david-de-gea-new-club-man-utd-goalkeeper-transfer-genoa-collapses-salary-demands/blt591e1a757baffaba" target="_blank">Genoa and Fiorentina – have been unable to meet De Gea’s salary demands</a>. The same applies to clubs in Spain, with the Spaniard reportedly looking to earn between £4.2 million and £5m ($6m) annually – which equates to £80,000 to £96,000-per week.

DID YOU KNOW?

The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/david-de-gea-decide-resuming-career-earning-massive-money-man-utd-goalkeeper/blt7bc8489d4d1a4b08" target="_blank">only sides that can afford that kind of deal operate in the Saudi Pro League</a>. Al-Shabab are said to have entered into negotiations with De Gea, along with another unnamed team. Nothing is advanced at this stage, but the ex-United star is expected to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in the Middle East.

WHAT NEXT?

Revealed: David de Gea’s wage demands after 12 months as a free agent – with ex-Man Utd goalkeeper’s search for a new club narrowed to one destination | Goal.com

David de Gea has spent 12 months as a free agent after leaving Manchester United, with the goalkeeper’s wage demands being revealed.