Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, who played for Manchester United for many years, made an unexpected move to Italian Fiorentina. The transfer was one of the most talked about in the summer transfer window, given de Hea’s status as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.
Terms of the contract with Fiorentina
According to official information, Fiorentina have signed the 33-year-old goalkeeper to a two-year contract with an option to extend for another season. The terms of the deal also include an impressive salary for the player: De Gea will earn 4.5 million EUR per year, making him one of the highest paid players in the Florentine club. This move is particularly notable against the backdrop that at Manchester United, de Gea earned around 20 million EUR a year, making him the highest paid goalkeeper in the world. However, after his contract with the English club expired this summer, the parties were unable to agree on an extension, and the goalkeeper found himself on the free agent market.
Move to Fiorentina
De Hea’s move to Fiorentina was a logical step in his career, especially given the interest from several clubs across Europe. The offer from Italy proved to be the most attractive for him, despite a significant pay cut compared to his wages at Manchester United. “Fiorentina see De Gea as a key reinforcement at the goalkeeper position, especially given the club’s ambitions in Serie A and in European competition. The experience of the Spaniard, who has played over 500 games for Manchester United and won numerous trophies including the Premier League and Europa League, will be an important factor in strengthening the team’s defense. Fiorentina fans are already looking forward to de Hea’s debut for the new team.