After Thibaut Courtois was ruled out due to injury, Real Madrid approached ex-Manchester United keeper David de Gea.
Real Madrid have approached ex-Manchester United keeper David de Gea.
- De Gea a free agent after leaving Man Utd
- Red Devils signed Onana
- Madrid consider De Gea after Courtois injury
WHAT HAPPENED? De Gea left United in July after 12 years after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract. Andre Onana, who arrived from Inter for £48 million ($62 million), has replaced the Spain international, who made 545 appearances and kept 190 clean sheets with the Red Devils. According to Sky Sports, Real Madrid have made touch with the 32-year-old after first-choice keeper Thibaut Courtois suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and will need surgery in the coming days. According to the source, the Spanish giants are also keeping an eye on Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is thought to be the subject of an approach from Bayern Munich.
THE BIG PICTURE: The injury of the Belgium international leaves Madrid with Andriy Lunin, 24, as Carlo Ancelotti’s only available keeper only two days before the start of the 2023-24 La Liga season. He has only made 17 appearances for the Spanish team, and his lack of experience may have prompted them to hunt for a replacement keeper in the transfer market.
AND WHAT’S MORE: Courtois, 31, has been a standout performer for Madrid since signing from Chelsea in 2018. He has played 230 times for them since then and his absence will be felt by Ancelotti’s team. It remains to be seen if they will sign a keeper before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
WHAT NEXT? On Saturday, August 12, Madrid will open their season against Athletic Club. De Gea has been hunting for a new club for a month but has failed to sign with any suitors.
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