With German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer but to finish his restoration, Bayern Munich are nonetheless looking for a first-choice custodian. It appears former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is now on the radar of the Bavarian giants. An article printed by the Sport Bild claimed that the Spaniard has emerged as Bayern Munich’s top-choice shot-stopper in the summertime switch market. De Gea is just not the one identify who’s on Bayern Munich’s shortlist of potential targets. According to Italian outlet La Repubblica, the Bundesliga outfit are additionally concerned about Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny. Sport Bild, nevertheless, claims that Juventus don’t need to let Szczesny go.
Bruno Fernandes #8 of Manchester United celebrates his objective with Antony #21 of Manchester United towards Arsenal throughout their Pre-Season pleasant match(Getty Images through AFP)
De Gea departed Manchester United this summer time having spent 12 years at Old Trafford. The Spain goalkeeper left Manchester United after his contract with the membership got here to an finish earlier this 12 months. Having joined Manchester United in 2011, De Gea made 545 appearances for the Premier League outfit with 190 clear sheets below his belt.
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During his stint at Manchester United, De Gea gained the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League and two Carabao Cup titles. In phrases of particular person information, the 32-year-old earned two Premier League Golden Glove awards and 4 Players’ Player of the Year awards. De Gea is at the moment with out a membership and roping him in could not show to be a difficult process for Bayern Munich.
Club legend Neuer has been out of motion since struggling a horrifying accident in December final 12 months. He was dominated out of the 2022-23 season having fractured the tibia and fibula in his proper leg whereas snowboarding throughout the winter break. Neuer’s harm left Bayern Munich solely with Sven Ulreich as their sole confirmed top-choice keeper within the senior staff.
Later, the Bundesliga champions signed Borussia Monchengladbach’s Yann Sommer to fill within the void created by Neuer’s harm. “I’m very excited about the new challenge at FC Bayern. It’s a big, powerful club. We’ve played against each other many times – I know the enormous quality and aura of this club. I’m proud that I’m now a part of FC Bayern. We have some big challenges ahead of us,” Sommer had stated.
Sommer has to this point represented Bayern Munich in 25 video games, and in response to a number of media stories, the Swiss worldwide is at the moment being linked with Serie A outfit Inter Milan. Sommer, reportedly, needs to get common game-time subsequent season and the 34-year-old doesn’t need to be a benchwarmer in Bayern Munich, as soon as Neuer is again.
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