Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has shot himself in the foot, as Genoa have swerved his transfer due to the unrealistic salary expectations of the player which became apparent during talks.
De Gea has now been without a club for an entire year, having left United as a free agent following the signing of Andre Onana last summer. The Spaniard was the starting goalkeeper the season prior, but the signing of the former Inter Milan man seemed to suggest that would no longer be the case.
Since leaving United with 545 appearances under his belt De Gea has had opportunities to get back playing. The latest came in the form of Serie A side Genoa, who were in Serie B two seasons ago.
It was said De Gea was interested in the move, as has been reported with previous switched, but things have quickly changed due to the finances.
Genoa swerve De Gea signing
Insider that the deal is off as unrealistic salary expectations mean nine-time Serie A champions Genoa are unlikely to pursue the goalkeeper, and will instead look at other options between the sticks.
It is somewhat embarrassing for De Gea that a club who were in Italy s second tier 2022/23 are no longer interested in him.
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He has shot himself in the foot wanting so much money, and that might well be why he has not yet moved on after his time at United.
