Former Manchester United goalkeeper David · De Gea may be returning to football and is in talks with Serie A side Genoa, according to reports.
The goalkeeper signed for the Red Devils in 2011 and made more than 500 appearances, lifting eight pieces of silverware before hanging up his gloves in 2023. De Gea's last game was against rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final in 2023, with Pep Guardiola's side coming out victorious at Wembley.
The Spain star left Old Trafford last summer after failing to agree on new contract terms with Premier League giants. United have signed new goalkeeper Andre · Onana, while David De Gea has left as a free agent. But now he is expected to return to the field and talks are underway for a move to Genoa, according to Sport.
The 33-year-old has been linked to a move to Italy team, which Italy are looking for new talent after losing Jose · Martinez in the summer transfer window. If De Gea agrees to reach an agreement with Genoa, he will join on a free transfer, as he has not signed with another club since leaving United.
However, later reports from Sky Sports suggest that plans to move to Genoa may be on hold for the time being. De Gea's "unrealistic salary expectations" are seen as causing problems for Italy – Italy may be reluctant to reach a deal if high sums of money are involved. De Gea's last competitive football match came a year ago and he has not played for the national team since 2020, showing that the Spain must make new moves sooner rather than later if he is to return to the game.