David de Gea Likely to Join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr After Real Madrid Rule Him Out

David de Gea, a former Manchester United goalkeeper, is on the verge of joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he will be reunited with his former Manchester United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo. This development follows Real Madrid's decision not to consider de Gea for their goalkeeper position, despite initial speculation. The Spanish giants were looking for a new goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois sustained a serious knee injury, but they instead secured a deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea. De Gea, who left Manchester United after 12 years, has been without a club since the summer.

Key Takeaways:

De Gea is likely to join Al-Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club, after Real Madrid ruled him out of their goalkeeper shortlist.
De Gea will be reunited with his former Manchester United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, at Al-Nassr.
Real Madrid secured a deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea instead of signing de Gea.
De Gea left Manchester United after 12 years without a contract renewal, marking the end of his remarkable stint at Old Trafford.
United signed Andre Onana from Inter to replace de Gea as their No.1 goalkeeper.
De Gea has not been capped at the international level for Spain since 2020 due to his form and playing style for Manchester United.
De Gea made 545 appearances for Manchester United prior to his summer exit.

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De Gea spent 12 years at Manchester United.
De Gea made 545 appearances for Manchester United.
The Saudi Arabian transfer window remains open until 20 September, giving De Gea and Al-Nassr more time to finalize their plans.
De Gea has not been capped at the international level for Spain since 2020.
Ronaldo played alongside de Gea for 15 months at Manchester United before leaving in November 2021.

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"De Gea and Ronaldo to be reunited in Saudi Arabia?" by Marca.
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