The Spanish goalkeeper has fashioned a powerful bond with the membership’s followers throughout his 12 years as our no.1, and never simply with the numerous 1000’s of match-goers for whom he’s the closest participant on the pitch, bodily, when he is between the posts in entrance of 1 stand or one other.
De Gea has thrilled us numerous instances throughout his 545 aggressive appearances for United, one way or the other diverting a shot or header that, to the followers sitting behind him, appeared destined for the highest nook of the web.
And naturally, he is performed a key position within the Reds successful 5 main trophies since 2011 – the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup (twice) and Europa League. So it is little surprise there was such an outpouring of emotion from supporters on social media.
