September 4th 2023.
Sergio Reguilon has officially made the move to Manchester United this summer, arriving on a loan deal from Tottenham. The Spain international says United legend David De Gea had a hand in his move, having spoken to him about what it's like to be a Red Devil.
Manchester United were in need of a left-back following injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, and manager Erik ten Hag was quick to address the issue by bringing in Reguilon. Despite not making his debut in Sunday's match against Arsenal, the 26-year-old is eager to make an impact at Old Trafford.
Reguilon revealed that De Gea gave him words of encouragement before joining United, telling him that it is the best club in England. He said, "I spoke a lot with David and he told me about the club. He told me you are coming to the best club in England. All these players [like De Gea] are legends over in Spain, because I follow a lot of the Premier League."
Unfortunately, De Gea left Manchester United after 12 years at the club, his exit overshadowed by the fact that a contract agreement was made but later withdrawn. Despite this, Reguilon said De Gea only had positive things to say about the club and everyone who is a part of it. He added, "David will always be a legend here and he told me about the club, the people that are here, the training ground, the stadium, the fans… everything. He said they are amazing, unbelievable. He only has amazing words for Manchester United."
De Gea wrote an emotional goodbye to United fans in which he expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the love he had received over the past 12 years. He said, "I want to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club and gave me the opportunity to wear this badge. I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt. To lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world, was an honour only bestowed upon a few lucky footballers. It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here."
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