Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has said the Red Devils should let David de Gea return to Spain and move on.
The on-off transfer saga has dragged on all summer, with reports the goalkeeper is keen on a return to the Spanish capital. But United are refusing to deal with Los Blancos and would rather allow him to leave on a free next summer when his contract expires than deal with the 10-time Champions League winners.
Speaking to the New Straits Times, Schmeichel, still a fans’ favourite at Old Trafford, said there is no point in having an unsettled player at the club and that de Gea should be allowed to leave so all parties can move on.
“David is an absolute star at United and I think he enjoys playing there – but, home is calling and we must respect that. Another top team wants him. We need to have the situation resolved so everyone can move on,” he commented.
And the ex-United star went on to add: “How is he going to perform when his future is unsettled? The most important thing right now is the boy gets to know where he’s playing so he can commit fully on the field.”
