Real Madrid Considering Signing David de Gea to Replace Injured Thibaut Courtois

• Real Madrid see David de Gea as the perfect replacement for injured Thibaut Courtois
• Courtois has suffered an ACL injury and will be out of action for several months
• De Gea is currently a free agent after leaving Manchester United this summer

David de Gea could be on his way to Spanish giants Real Madrid just a few weeks after leaving English Premier League giants Manchester United.

Real Madrid have confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will require him to undergo surgery.

According to Goal, the injury to Courtois could mean that the Belgian goalkeeper could be unavailable for the rest of the season, so a search for his replacement has begun.

Los Blancos are now considering a move for ex-Manchester United goalie, David de Gea, who is a free agent following his departure from the Red Devils this summer, and could offer him a one-year contract.

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De Gea joined Man United from Atletico Madrid for around €22 million in 2011 and helped the club win eight trophies, including the Premier League title and the UEFA Europa League, during his 11-year spell at Old Trafford.

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Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand has admitted that Manchester United will miss David de Gea's services this season after letting the Spanish goalkeeper leave after 11 years, Sportskeeda reports.

De Gea has been replaced by former Ajax and Inter Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana at Old Trafford, with Erik ten Hag not too convinced of the Spaniard’s abilities heading into the 2023/24 season.

Onana is viewed as an ideal No. 1 for the Dutch manager due to his ball-playing ability. Many others also regard the Cameroonian goalkeeper as an upgrade on de Gea.

Real Madrid suffer Courtois injury

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Real Madrid suffered a huge blow on the eve of the new La Liga season with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training on Thursday.

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The 31-year-old Belgium international faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines and will undergo surgery in the coming days, his club said.

He will be replaced in the team by Ukraine's Andriy Lunin, with Madrid due to play Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their first game of the season.