'Here we go' - Manchester United great David de Gea set to sign for new club after a year away

David de Gea is finally set to return to football a year since he was released by Manchester United.

The Spanish goalkeeper has been without a club since his United contract expired at the end of 2022/23 season, but now looks set to make a return with Italian side Fiorentina.

De Gea, 33, is set to join Fiorentina on an initial one-year deal, with the option for a further season. It is understood he has verbally agreed the move and has a medical booked ahead of his long-awaited return to professional football.

Taking to social media on Thursday night, Fabrizio Romano confirmed a deal was imminent: “David de Gea to Fiorentina, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for former mufc goalkeeper. Contract until June 2025 plus option for one more season. Travel & medical booked.”

United supporters will no doubt keep an eye on how the club great is getting on in Serie A, with many surprised it has taken him this long to find a new home after a 12-year spell at Old Trafford.

It is believed De Gea has snubbed a number of offers since he left Manchester, with the goalkeeper waiting for the right club to match his level of ambition and wage demands. The Spaniard made headlines earlier in the year when he spent time training at Altrincham FC in an effort to maintain his fitness levels and sharpness.

During his time at United, De Gea established himself as the best goalkeeper in the world, even if he only won five major honours at the club. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year on five occasions and won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award on four separate occasions.