<p>David de Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract, with the Spanish goalkeeper penning a farewell message to the Premier League club's fans on Saturday after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.</p>.<p>de Gea's contract expired on June 30 but at the time the club said they were still in discussions with the 32-year-old shot-stopper over an extension.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/psg-sign-milan-skriniar-marco-asensio-on-free-transfers-1234546.html" target="_blank">PSG sign Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio on free transfers</a></strong></p>.<p>The Spaniard, who joined United in 2011 when Alex Ferguson was manager, was the current squad's longest-serving player having made nearly 550 appearances.</p>.<p>"I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters," de Gea wrote on Instagram.</p>.<p>"I would like 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."</p>.<p>de Gea won the Premier League in his second season with the club -- Ferguson's last as manager -- while he also won the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League.</p>.<p>He also won the Golden Glove for most clean sheets in a season twice, the second coming in the 2022-23 campaign as United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.</p>.<p>But the four-time club player of the year had come under the spotlight for shortcomings and errors in recent years.</p>.<p>The former Atletico Madrid keeper was one of the highest-paid players at United according to British media, but he has not featured for Spain since 2020.</p>.<p>United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.</p>.<p>"It's been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn't think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together," de Gea said.</p>.<p>"Now, it's the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings."</p>
<p>David de Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract, with the Spanish goalkeeper penning a farewell message to the Premier League club's fans on Saturday after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.</p>.<p>de Gea's contract expired on June 30 but at the time the club said they were still in discussions with the 32-year-old shot-stopper over an extension.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/psg-sign-milan-skriniar-marco-asensio-on-free-transfers-1234546.html" target="_blank">PSG sign Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio on free transfers</a></strong></p>.<p>The Spaniard, who joined United in 2011 when Alex Ferguson was manager, was the current squad's longest-serving player having made nearly 550 appearances.</p>.<p>"I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters," de Gea wrote on Instagram.</p>.<p>"I would like 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."</p>.<p>de Gea won the Premier League in his second season with the club -- Ferguson's last as manager -- while he also won the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League.</p>.<p>He also won the Golden Glove for most clean sheets in a season twice, the second coming in the 2022-23 campaign as United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.</p>.<p>But the four-time club player of the year had come under the spotlight for shortcomings and errors in recent years.</p>.<p>The former Atletico Madrid keeper was one of the highest-paid players at United according to British media, but he has not featured for Spain since 2020.</p>.<p>United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.</p>.<p>"It's been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn't think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together," de Gea said.</p>.<p>"Now, it's the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings."</p>