Archive · 9 Aug 2025
De Gea Receives Warm Welcome on Return to Old Trafford
David de Gea, who used to be the goalie for Manchester United, was honored when he came back to their stadium, Old Trafford.
He played for Man U for more than 10 years and won important games.
The fans and his friend, Bruno Fernandes, gave him a warm welcome.
Fernandes even gave him a special painting.
De Gea left the team in 2023.
His return was special for him and the fans.
David de Gea, former Manchester United goalkeeper, received a warm tribute at Old Trafford.
He returned to Old Trafford for a pre-season friendly against Manchester United, now playing for Fiorentina.
De Gea played for Manchester United for over a decade, joining in 2011.
His contract with Manchester United expired in the summer of 2023 and was not renewed.
Bruno Fernandes presented de Gea with a special painting honoring his service to the club.
- Who
- David de Gea, former Manchester United goalie.
- What
- David de Gea received a warm tribute at Old Trafford.
- When
- August 9, 2025, during a pre-season friendly.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- To celebrate his contributions and service to the club.
- Former Club
- Manchester United
- Current Club
- Fiorentina
- Years at Man Utd
- Over a decade
- Joined Man Utd
- 2011
- Left Man Utd
- Summer 2023
- Honour Presented
- Special Painting