David de Gea finally reveals the shocking words from Amorim that stopped him from rejoining Manchester United
David de Gea has caused a stir with a revelation that sheds light on why his much-anticipated return to Manchester United never materialized. The Spanish goalkeeper, who left Old Trafford in 2023 after more than a decade of service, disclosed that he was close to sealing a comeback last summer before new manager Rúben Amorim effectively shut the door on the move with words that left him deeply unsettled.
De Gea explained that after leaving as a free agent, he turned down several offers abroad, holding on to the hope of rejoining United. Talks with the club’s hierarchy had progressed significantly by mid-2024, with the board eager to bring him back not just for his abilities between the posts but also as a veteran leader who could steady a squad struggling for direction. “I felt the time was right,” he admitted. “I was ready to give everything again. My heart wanted it.”
But everything changed when he met Amorim face-to-face. According to De Gea, the Portuguese manager made it clear that he didn’t see the goalkeeper as part of his vision. Amorim reportedly told him he didn’t fit the style he wanted to impose and even suggested that bringing him back would hold back the squad’s progress. De Gea described the conversation as cutting deeper than he expected, saying it wasn’t just a tactical decision but felt like a personal dismissal. “That was when I knew the dream was over,” he confessed.
For many fans, this revelation will feel like a bitter pill. De Gea had long been celebrated as one of United’s greatest servants, often carrying the team through difficult spells. Supporters frustrated by the inconsistency in goal since his departure saw his potential return as both logical and nostalgic. Learning that Amorim blocked the reunion will no doubt intensify criticism of the coach, who is already under fire for failing to establish stability and identity in the team.
De Gea himself didn’t hold back, questioning Amorim’s decisions and their impact on the club’s trajectory. “It’s not about me, it’s about United,” he said. “But I believe his choices have already cost the team far too much.”
Since then, United’s goalkeeping situation remains shaky, while De Gea has stayed fit and waiting for the right chance elsewhere, though he admits Old Trafford is no longer an option. “Manchester will always be home, but the club I left is not the one I was going back to. I had to move on.”
His candid words cast serious doubt on Amorim’s leadership and his ability to connect with the fans and the club’s traditions. For De Gea, it marks the definitive end of a chapter he once hoped to reopen.
