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WHAT HAPPENED?
De Gea found himself without a club for over a year following his departure from Manchester United when the Premier League side decided not to renew his £375,000-a-week contract, leaving the Spaniard in limbo. After a lengthy period of uncertainty, De Gea signed with Fiorentina, but his return to regular competitive football has been far from smooth.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Spanish shot-stopper endured a tough start to his Fiorentina career and during his debut in a UEFA Conference League qualifier, he conceded three goals, including two within the first 15 minutes and a late equaliser in the 89th minute – with the game ending in a 3-3 draw.
Despite the rocky start, De Gea managed to redeem himself in the second leg of the Conference League qualifier. After the match went to a penalty shootout, the veteran goalkeeper emerged as the hero, making crucial saves that secured Fiorentina’s passage to the group stage of the third-tier European tournament.
