David de Gea, having left Manchester United in the summer, is on the verge of making a comeback to competitive football. Two Spanish teams are mulling over the possibility of signing the former Manchester United goalkeeper. Despite interest from Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer clubs during the summer transfer window, De Gea declined those offers, expressing a preference for a return to Spain. Real Betis and Valencia have now emerged as potential suitors for the 32-year-old, who has been a free agent since parting ways with Manchester United in June.
De Gea’s 12-year stint at Old Trafford saw a decline in performance over the last two seasons, leading Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, to secure Andre Onana from Inter Milan as a replacement. Real Betis seems to be the more favorable option for De Gea, as the club in Seville is currently grappling with a crisis due to an injury to their regular goalkeeper, Rui Silva, and the return of 40-year-old Claudio Bravo after an extended absence. De Gea could provide a more reliable solution to their goalkeeping needs.
However, a move to Valencia would present challenges for De Gea, as he would face stiff competition from the young Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and wouldn’t be guaranteed a starting position every week. Despite maintaining his fitness through individual training sessions during his free-agent period, De Gea’s potential return to Spain has generated significant attention. The decision on where he will resume his footballing career is eagerly awaited, with both Real Betis and Valencia expressing their interest in securing the experienced goalkeeper’s services.
