LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Ben Foster, Wrexham goalkeeper, has criticized Davide de Gea’s treatment by United, his old team.
After 12 years with the team, De Gea left Old Trafford in July. Andre Onana of Inter is close to joining United as his successor, and the deal is expected to cost around €50 million (£43 million/€55 million) in total, plus bonuses.
“I didn’t like the manner in which David De Gea left, I really didn’t,” Foster told Caught Offside, who is targeting promotion with Wrexham to League One this season.
“Considering what David has done for Manchester United over the years he deserved more respect. Football is cut-throat.
“Sometimes you get players who will angle for more money or a bigger contract. And then the fans pile in and give them dog’s abuse.
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“But with De Gea, he’s given Manchester United over ten years of service and has won the Player of the Year multiple times. He’s been incredible and the way they dealt with his exit was disappointing.”
Despite recording the most clean sheets in the Premier League to win the golden glove, De Gea received criticism for a few high-profile mistakes last season. Given that he is a free transfer, he will probably have little trouble finding admirers.
The Spaniard easily has another five years at the highest level in front of him at age 32, considering the lengthy life of a goalkeeper.