Cristiano Ronaldo and Man United Legend Set to Reunite at Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo and Man United Legend Set to Reunite at Al Nassr

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at August 15, 2023 at 7:35 AM
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  • David De Gea could reportedly join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
  • The former Manchester United goalkeeper has been without a club after leaving the Red Devils
  • Al-Nassr and other Saudi Pro League clubs have signed top players from European clubs this summer

After getting snubbed by Real Madrid, Manchester United legend, David De Gea is reportedly set to be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

De Gea left the Red Devils earlier this summer after his contract expired after 12 years. He has been linked with Bayern Munich, and a move to the Middle East is also gathering pace.

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David De Gea is arguably Manchester United's greatest goalkeeper. Photos by Visionhaus and Anadolu Agency.
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The 32-year-old has been without a club since he left the Red Devils, but he was mentioned as a possible replacement for Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury last week.

Madrid opted to sign Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan. At 32, the Spaniard is still young for a goalkeeper and brings bags of experience after playing in the Premier League.

De Gea to Saudi Arabia?

According to Marca, De Gea could end up at Al-Nassr and play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, his old teammate. The transfer window for Saudi Pro League sides is open until September 20, meaning De Gea has some time to work on a deal.

The former Atletico Madrid keeper could also play alongside Alex Telles, who he played with in England. Luis Castro's side have also signed Sadio Mane and Marcelo Brozovic this summer, per Transfermarkt.

Al-Nassr season began on a positive note as they beat Al-Hilal 2-1 to win the Arab Club Champions Cup. Ronaldo scored both goals.

Madrid fans reject De Gea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 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.

News emerged that the La Liga giants were planning to sign De Gea to replace him, but Madrid fans seemed to reject the idea of having him in goal.

Some felt the team needed consistency. Others said that he cannot command his box, and that his style is almost obsolete.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.
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