David de Gea’s departure from Manchester United continues to be a topic of discussion among supporters.
For many years, he was considered the top player in the club.
This is highlighted by his four wins of the Manchester United Players’ Player of the Year award during his tenure.
He also secured the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award four times, including three consecutive titles from 2013/14 to 2015/16.
He is the only goalkeeper ever to appear on this list.
Fans are particularly frustrated that he left the club on a free transfer after a contract extension was retracted.
Although his performance may have declined, many believe it was not a fitting end for a player who served the club so well.
Therefore, many were pleased to learn that Fiorentina had signed him.
Serie A has been a favorable environment for former Manchester United players, and there were hopes for de Gea’s success in Italy.
This season, however, has been difficult for Fiorentina.
The team is at the bottom of the Serie A table, only securing their first league win just before Christmas with a 5-1 victory over 10-man Udinese.
Before that win, they struggled to put any points on the board, and the entire squad, including de Gea, faced criticism.
Recently, however, the club has started to recognize his significance.
According to Corriere dello Sport, David de Gea has been appointed the club captain at Fiorentina.
Luca Ranieri, the previous captain, accepted this change and supports de Gea’s new role.
Fiorentina is looking to implement significant changes to improve their situation, and appointing de Gea as captain appears to be their first step.
De Gea will aim to motivate his teammates to uplift the team’s standing in the league.
Otherwise, he risks leading a side that could drop to Serie B.
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