Following his departure from Manchester United over the summer, David de Gea has been without a club in the 2023/24 season, despite being the Premier League’s Golden Glove winner last term.

After a rollercoaster 12-year tenure at Old Trafford, De Gea enjoyed a successful career in England as he won the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Europa League. However, his contract was coming to an end in the summer of 2023 and negotiations for an extension ultimately fell through towards the back end of last season, leading to his departure on a free transfer.

Erik ten Hag opted to bring in Andre Onana from Inter Milan for £47 million and the Spanish goalkeeper reportedly didn’t want to be second string.

The Sporting News takes a look at De Gea’s current whereabouts and what he’s been up to since leaving United.

Where is David de Gea now?

De Gea is yet to play for a new club since leaving United last summer. Speculation linked him variously to Saudi Pro League clubs and Newcastle United when Nick Pope was ruled out for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.

As reported by The Athletic, sightings of the 33-year-old have seen him engaging in padel matches, enjoying meals with friends, and attending United Women’s games.

Additionally, he remains active in the esports realm, overseeing his own team, Rebels Gaming, which he launched in 2021.

It’s also been reported that De Gea is maintaining his fitness through three to four weekly workout sessions, preparing himself for potential opportunities on the horizon.

Why did David de Gea leave Man United?

De Gea’s performances last season were marred by several costly errors, impacting United’s points tally and their involvement in various competitions, especially the Europa League quarterfinal vs Sevilla.

Onana was brought in primarily for his ability to play the ball with his feet, though he too has experienced some shaky moments during his start to life at Old Trafford.

De Gea was on a weekly salary of £375,000 during his time at United. Initially, negotiations centred around a contract with reduced terms for the goalkeeper before the focus shifted to signing Onana, who Ten Hag had previously worked with at Ajax.

The Spain international left as the seventh-highest appearance maker in United’s history, having played 545 games across all competitions.

David de Gea career stats, trophies won

De Gea’s career has been quite remarkable and it’s a shame that many will forget the hard work he put in to help United during their rocky post-Ferguson years.

Some of the saves he made seemed to defy the law of physics and he won the following trophies in his career: Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup.

David de Gea net worth

De Gea signed a contract extension with United in September 2019 and he was paid an average of $23 million annually, making him the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, he’s worth $75 million. That is claimed to be the 10th highest of any footballer in the world.

David de Gea girlfriend: Who is Edurne?

De Gea has been married to Spanish singer, actress and TV host Edurne since 2010.

Born on December 22, 1985, in Madrid, Spain, Edurne’s journey into the spotlight began at the young age of nine when she joined the children’s music group Trastos.

During her childhood, she showcased her acting skills on Spanish television, appearing in popular shows such as Hospital Central and Ana y los 7.

Following her departure from the show, she secured a record deal with Sony BMG Spain, swiftly releasing her debut album “Edurne” in 2006.

Throughout her career, she has launched seven albums, graced the silver screen in three films, and garnered five prestigious awards.

Garcia represented Spain at Eurovision 2015 in Vienna, finishing 21st spot and accruing 15 points for her country.