David De Gea: Real Madrid in contact with former Man Utd goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois injury

Real Madrid are exploring goalkeeper options in light of Thibaut Courtois’ ACL injury and have made contact with David De Gea’s agent.

De Gea is available as a free agent after leaving Manchester United this summer.

Real are investigating the situation of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as Bayern’s top target. Munich during loan negotiations to buy

Courtois of the Belgian national team Injured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training. And will have surgery in the next few days.

The 31-year-old has made over 200 appearances for the club since joining from Chelsea in August 2018 and has come close to starting in the Spanish capital, but De Gea could be an option to replace him in the Spanish capital. near future

De Gea left Old Trafford in July after 12 seasons at United, making 545 appearances – the most by a goalkeeper in club history.

The Spaniard also broke Peter’s clean sheet record. Schmeichel last season and lost a total of 190 goals in all competitions

The 32-year-old has won five major trophies during his time with Manchester United. including the Premier League in 2013 and the Europa League in 2017.

Ten Hag: De Gea one of United’s best teams

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has retained De Gea as his No 1 after arriving from Ajax last summer. The goalkeeper was awarded the Golden Glove for most clean sheets in the Premier League last season.

Ten Hag talks about when Kea said goodbye to the team. “It takes great quality and character to reach the level of playing for Manchester. United even one game.”

“To get 545 runs in 12 years is an extraordinary achievement. especially in the goalkeeper position where every game gets your attention.”

“To receive the Player of the Year award from fans and team-mates four times each shows the level of his performance. And he will forever be remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in the club’s history.

“Personally I’m grateful for the 25 clean sheets he helped last season. and his overall performance on the pitch during his first year with the club.

“All the players and staff send their best wishes for the next phase of his remarkable career.”

Ten Hag pulled Andre Onana from Inter Milan replaces De Gea

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