Emotional Return to Old Trafford…
Back in the land of red devils and glorious pies, David de Gea is set to reunite with Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. De Gea, once signed by Sir Alex to replace the legendary Edwin van der Sar, collected trophies like my grandma collects porcelain cats. With a stunning 545 caps for Manchester United, De Gea is now with Fiorentina, because Erik ten Hag decided he needed a goalie with the foot skills of a circus juggler. Nevertheless, old bonds won’t be forgotten, and the city is buzzing in hopeful anticipation.
Before taking the field, De Gea caught up with Sir Alex over what could only be the most British of meals—fish and chips, probably. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano’s Instagram, Ferguson looked as surprised as a cat in a dog show when he saw De Gea. Yet, warmth quickly filled the air as they shared sweet memories. United’s match against Fiorentina will sure be peppered with emotions and a pre-match presentation featuring Bruno Fernandes giving De Gea a welcome hug as big as a stadium. Get your popcorn ready, folks!
