VIDEO: David de Gea receives standing ovation from Old Trafford crowd and gift from captain Bruno Fernandes on return to Man Utd
David de Gea received a standing ovation as he returned to Manchester United for the first time since departing the club.
- De Gea returns to Old Trafford
- Goalkeeper features as Fiorentina face Man Utd
- Receives plaque from former team-mate Fernandes
| Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 |
-
Table of Contents
ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Every fan was on their feet as Old Trafford honoured De Gea, 34, before his new side Fiorentina took on United in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, which the Red Devils won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The goalkeeper received a special plaque from former team-mate and current United captain Bruno Fernandes as part of the tribute.
-
WATCH THE CLIP
-
THE BIGGER PICTURE
It was the first time De Gea had the chance to bid farewell to the Old Trafford faithful in person after moving to Fiorentina on a free transfer last summer. The goalkeeper joined United in 2011 from Atletico Madrid and helped the club win eight major honours, including the Premier League title in 2012-13.
- Getty Images Sport
WHAT NEXT FOR DE GEA, MAN UTD AND FIORENTINA?
Next up for United is a mouth-watering home clash against Arsenal in their opening Premier League fixture of the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, De Gea and Fiorentina are waiting to find out who they will face in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff tie on 21 August.
Advertisement
ENJOYED THIS STORY?
Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting