Followers react to David De Gea departure from Man Utd with social media feedback

The Spanish goalkeeper has shaped 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 occasions throughout his 545 aggressive appearances for United, by some means diverting a shot or header that, to the followers sitting behind him, appeared destined for the highest nook of the online.

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 marvel there was such an outpouring of emotion from supporters on social media.