This article was originally published on www.si.com as David De Gea Reflects on Man Utd Exit, Old Trafford Return. Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has insisted he does not hold a grudge over the manner of his departure from the club.

David de Gea describes his return to Old Trafford in Saturday's friendly between Manchester United and Fiorentina as "emotional".

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea spent more than a decade with Manchester United but left the club in 2023 when Erik ten Hag was in charge at the Premier League club

David de Gea has opened up on his controversial Manchester United exit from 2023, with the Spanish goalkeeper adamant that he has no regrets.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea reportedly turned down several offers from other clubs after he left the Red Devils in July 2023. De Gea, 34, will return to Old Trafford with his current team, Fiorentina, on Saturday as the sides compete for the Snapdragon Cup.

David de Gea clocked up more than a decade of service at Manchester United before he was shown the exit door by Erik ten Hag back in 2023 despite talks over a new contract

Fiorentina lost to Manchester United 5-4 in the penalty shootout of the pre-season friendly after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time. Fiorentina’s goal came from new midfield signing Simon Sohm

David de Gea made his return to Manchester United on Saturday as the club played out a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly at Old Trafford

Manchester United had a nightmare in their last season. We finished 15th in the Premier League, lost to Spurs in the Europa League final, and were eliminated from European football for the next season.