David De Gea, the ex-Manchester United goalkeeper, delighted his followers with a nostalgic glimpse into his past, sharing a throwback picture of his younger self on Instagram.
In the image, De Gea can be seen sporting a white shirt paired with a white tie and a black shirt underneath, all while wearing a broad smile.
David De Gea throwback picture
Accompanying the picture was a caption urging viewers to simply appreciate the style, along with a laughing emoji, suggesting a lighthearted tone to the post.
The ex-Man United goalie seems to be a lot active on social media as he is yet to be contracted to any club after leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season.
His departure from the club was confirmed on 8 July 2023, with the goalie writing across his socials: “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years.
“We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club. I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honor only bestowed upon a few lucky footballers.
“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
“Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all.”
United boss Erik ten Hag said: “It takes great quality and character to reach the level of even playing one game for Manchester United.
“To do it 545 times over 12 years is a special achievement, particularly in the goalkeeping position where every game puts you in the spotlight.
De Gea’s Record For Manchester United
David De Gea left Manchester United as their seventh all-time appearance maker, having played in 545 games in all competitions for the club.
He also kept 190 clean sheets for the Red Devils surpassing Peter Schmeichel’s record of 180 clean sheets to become the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in Manchester United’s history.
David De Gea trophies
In his time at Manchester United, De Gea made over 500 appearances and won a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups, three Community Shields and the UEFA Europa League.
David de Gea’s net worth
In September 2019, De Gea signed a contract extension with Manchester United which comes with a £19.5million annual salary, making him the highest-paid goalkeeper in world football.
The Spaniard has also earned £ 3.5 million over the past 12 months through endorsement deals with the likes of Adidas, Pepsi, and EA Sports.
The sportswear giants released a special pair of goalkeeping gloves in his honor in 2019 to celebrate his 100th Premier League clean sheet.
De Gea ranked 67th in Forbes’ World’s Highest Paid Athletes list for 2020.
