October 28th 2024.
Erik ten Hag played a crucial role in the departure of David de Gea from Manchester United. The Spanish goalkeeper had been with the club for 12 seasons, but his time under Ten Hag was cut short as he left on a free transfer last year. And now, De Gea has responded in a harsh manner to the news of Ten Hag's sacking by United.
The decision to dismiss Ten Hag was made on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after United's 2-1 loss to West Ham in the Premier League. The team's performance has been lackluster, with only three wins in nine games, leaving them in 14th place on the table. In the Europa League, Ten Hag's side struggled to make an impact, drawing against FC Twente, Porto, and Fenerbahce.
While at United, Ten Hag made it clear that he wanted to bring in a new goalkeeper to replace De Gea. As a result, United signed Andre Onana for a hefty fee of £47.2 million from Inter. It is believed that De Gea's struggles with distribution were a key factor in Ten Hag's desire to bring in a new keeper.
In response to Ten Hag's sacking, De Gea took to Instagram to post an emoji of pinched fingers, seemingly taking a dig at his former manager. This came just hours after the news of Ten Hag's dismissal broke. It is clear that the relationship between the two was not a positive one.
In an interview before his departure from United, Ten Hag had acknowledged that there were areas in which De Gea needed to improve in order for the team to progress and win trophies. He stated that they were heading in the right direction, but there were still issues that needed to be addressed.
After a year away from football, De Gea made his return earlier this summer, joining Serie A side Fiorentina on a free transfer. In the meantime, United's fans can stay updated on all the news, exclusives, and analysis of the club by signing up on our website. Our site is also protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, ensuring the safety and privacy of our users.
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