At Fiorentina's official unveiling ceremony, Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea opened up to the media, sharing his journey to joining the new owner and his outlook on the future. Facing the Sky Sports interview, De Gea showed his deep affection for Manchester United and also expressed his expectation and confidence in the new chapter of Fiorentina.
Talking about Manchester United, De Gea did not hide his gratitude. He said that Manchester United will always remain in his heart and it is his second home. Despite not being able to play last year for various reasons, he has never considered retiring but has been training hard to maintain his form. As for the reason why he failed to find the motivation to play in other teams in England, De Gea confessed that Manchester United is unique to him and cannot be replaced by other teams.
De Gea is looking forward to his future at Fiorentina. He emphasized that he is honored to join a club with an illustrious history and can't wait to start his new journey. De Gea revealed that he has trained a lot over the past year and now feels in great shape and ready for a new challenge.
Speaking about the days of training alone, De Gea said that he enjoyed the time he spent with his family but also missed his teammates, the fans and the atmosphere of the stadium. He is eager to get back into the game and play alongside his teammates to fight for victory.
De Gea also paid tribute to Fiorentina's fans and the team's history. He knows that this club has produced many great players such as Baggio and Batistuta. He hopes he can be one of them and win more honors for Fiorentina. At the same time, he also mentioned his team's recent misfortune in the UEFA Europa League final, but he believes that "the third time is the charm" and that perhaps Fiorentina will have the chance to win the trophy again.
Speaking about the most memorable victories of his career, De Gea mentioned the moment he won the Premier League title. He considers that to be one of the best experiences of his career. But he also emphasized that his goal now is to be a part of Fiorentina, to support the team and to help them achieve more victories.
In addition, De Gea spoke about getting along with his Fiorentina teammates. He stated that he has been training with his teammates and trying to get to know them. He believes that mentally he is ready and confident for the upcoming match.
Finally, De Gea also mentioned his interaction with young goalkeeper Leonaldelli and his thoughts on new coach Palladino. He said that he is happy to train with young goalkeepers and give them advice. He also praised Palladino's footballing philosophy, saying that his tactical style requires courage and helps the team to create more chances in matches.
