Roy Keane Believes David de Gea’s Manchester United Exit Was the Right Decision

Some decisions reap rewards after a long time. David de Gea was Manchester United’s wall for many years; he saved them some crucial goals and helped them win. But the star started making silly errors that could have cost Erik ten Hag’s team a lot. On the other hand, his replacement, Andre Onana, has had a season of blunders. Looking at the situation, the former club legend feels that de Gea made the right decision to move on.

The Red Devils had a pretty successful season under ten Hag last time. The club was able to win the Carabao Cup and finish third. To improvise on the previous year’s performance, the Dutch manager had already decided on the players he wanted to stay with. However, things seem to have worked out just for one party.

Roy Keane backs David de Gea’s decision to move on

The Spanish goalkeeper decided to move on from United after a staggering 545 games. It was a tough decision for the fans and the player, but Ten Hag had different plans for him. But the star could have potentially faced the fire if he had continued. Speaking on the ‘Stick to Football’ Podcast, Roy Keane felt that leaving Manchester United was a better option for David de Gea. Considering the mess United are in, the star could have had a torrid time with the defense.

Keane stated, “The United has been a big problem there. I think it was the right decision for de Gea to go, definitely.” Keane agreed with Jamie Carragher that the two new keepers from Arsenal and United were disappointing signings of the season. Onana’s mistakes are already proving to affect United this season.

The goalkeeper missed some of the easy saves in the most important of games. The keeper conceded four extra goals in the UEFA Champions League, which puts them on the verge of being knocked out of the tournament. On the other hand, the Spanish keeper is still a free agent after leaving a 12-year career at Old Trafford.

David de Gea’s legacy at Manchester United

The 33-year-old had saved his team on numerous occasions. His notable performances against Arsenal in 2017 earned him the highest accolade from Jose Mourinho. Apart from winning the league title in 2013, David de Gea won many other trophies for United, including the 2017 Europa League.

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The star also won the Sir Matt Busby POTY Award four times more than any other Manchester United player apart from Ronaldo. He is also the holder of the current Premier League Golden Glove and is rumored to be in talks with Newcastle United for a comeback to the league.

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