The football world has been thrown into turmoil after Fiorentina’s president launched a blistering attack on Manchester United, accusing the Premier League giants of deceit and disrespect over their sudden move to bring David De Gea back to Old Trafford.
In a fiery press briefing that left Florence buzzing with outrage, the president did not hold back his fury. “When nobody wanted him, when he was forgotten, when every door had shut in his face, Fiorentina opened ours,” he declared with raw emotion. “We gave De Gea a lifeline. We gave him a family, a wage, and the number one shirt.
Now, after their goalkeeper crisis, Manchester United dare to come crawling back? And even worse — De Gea has agreed to rejoin the very club that abandoned him. This is nothing short of betrayal.”
His remarks carried the sting of both anger and sorrow. For Fiorentina, De Gea had been more than just a signing; he was a story of redemption.
After his bitter exit from Manchester, the Spaniard arrived in Italy a broken figure, his reputation scarred by harsh criticism and the club’s refusal to stand by him. In Florence, he regained not only his form but his dignity, turning into a symbol of resilience.
The fans embraced him, and he repaid their trust by delivering commanding performances that lifted the team to unexpected heights in Serie A.
Now, with United scrambling for solutions in the wake of their goalkeeper issues, the very player they once discarded has become their desperate target. But Fiorentina’s president has vowed not to be bullied.
“We will never forgive him if he abandons us now,” he warned. “And to Manchester United, let this be clear — De Gea is under contract.
He will not walk away without a fight. If they truly want him back, they must pay, and they must pay dearly. Fiorentina will not be treated like a stepping stone.”
The city of Florence has erupted in emotion. Supporters who once sang De Gea’s name with pride now feel betrayed, flooding social media with accusations of disloyalty.
What once looked like a straightforward transfer is quickly spiraling into a bitter standoff between passion and power, loyalty and ambition.
This saga has gone beyond footballing needs — it is now a battle for pride, dignity, and revenge. Manchester United’s pursuit of De Gea has set the stage for a confrontation that could shake European football.
Fiorentina versus Manchester United: the clash over David De Gea is only just beginning.
