De Gea Returns to Old Trafford: Emotional Reunion with Bruno Fernandes Before Pre-Season Friendly

Muhe - Thursday, 07 August 2025 | 10:30 AM (WIB)

De Gea Returns to Old Trafford: Emotional Reunion with Bruno Fernandes Before Pre-Season Friendly

90 MIN FOOTBALL - Ahead of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Manchester United will play its final friendly of the 2025 pre-season. Manchester United will host Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Ahead of the Manchester United vs. Fiorentina match, a warm moment occurred between Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and former Red Devils player David De Gea, who now plays for Fiorentina.
De Gea, who has made 545 appearances for United, replied to one of United's posts on social media about the match against Fiorentina. He said, "See you at the match." "United Road. See you on Saturday," De Gea said, as reported on the Manchester club's official website.
De Gea, who joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in 2011, has extended his contract with Fiorentina for the upcoming season. He impressed between the sticks for Fiorentina in the previous Serie A season. Seeing De Gea's reply to X United's post, Bruno Fernandes immediately sent a warm message to his former colleague. Fernandes said he couldn't wait to face De Gea and hoped he could score.
"David, my friend, I can't wait to see you in the Snapdragon Cup. I hope you enjoy coming back to Old Trafford, seeing your fans, your home, your home. At the same time, I hope I score a few goals against you and we enjoy the day together! See you, my friend," Fernandes said.
De Gea is likely to be welcomed warmly upon his return to Old Trafford for the first time as an opponent. This is because De Gea played a crucial role during his time with United. He has started 415 Premier League games, including his impressive performances in the 2013/14 season when Manchester United won the title in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season before his retirement.
The Spanish player also makes the list of players with the most appearances for Manchester United. Therefore, it's no surprise that he's among the most important players in United's history. Only Ryan Giggs has made more Premier League appearances for Manchester United with 522. This puts the goalkeeper above legendary figures like Paul Scholes (404), Gary Neville (380), Wayne Rooney (354), and Roy Keane (309).

David De Gea Game Analysis

David de Gea is one of the most recognizable goalkeepers of the Premier League era. During his years at Manchester United, he has been a lifeline for the team in various situations, thanks to his most prominent attribute: exceptional reflexes.His playing style, which focuses on pure shot-stopping ability, makes him a specialist between the sticks, although he also has some limitations.