Dream come true for David de Gea as massive club prepares to make a move for the former Manchester United icon

David de Gea once again finds himself in the spotlight, with a major European club eyeing him in what pundits see as a strategic move, potentially bringing an end to his patience at Manchester United.

Despite having the option to extend his contract at Manchester United, de Gea left the club as a free agent after the 2022/23 season. Instead of activating the extension, United tried to negotiate a new contract with reduced terms. However, after initial agreement, they changed their offer to even less favorable terms, leading de Gea to reject it and explore his options as a free agent.

Although there was interest from various clubs, including those in Saudi Arabia and brief links to Newcastle, de Gea, a four-time Manchester United Player of the Year, has been without a club for eight months since leaving United. Recent reports suggest that he is leaning towards staying in Spain, where he resides with his family, and joining one of LaLiga’s top clubs. Despite the possibility of initially being a backup, de Gea is confident he can prove himself and earn a starting role.

Now, Mundo Deportivo reports that de Gea’s patience might pay off, with Barcelona emerging as a serious contender for his signature in what is seen as a strategic move by the Catalan giants. Barcelona, facing financial challenges, have a history of making shrewd acquisitions of free agents. It’s speculated that de Gea could join as a backup to Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with the potential for a longer-term deal or a profitable sale if he performs well at Camp Nou.

De Gea undoubtedly aims to silence his critics and become a key figure at Barcelona.