Showing uncertainty about his future at Manchester United, goalkeeper David de Gea recently posted a cryptic tweet with a ‘yawning’ emoji, hinting at possible departure from the club. The 32-year-old Spaniard has made 545 appearances for the Red Devils since his arrival in 2011 for around £19 million. The club is uncertain about offering him a new deal due to his inconsistency and hefty £350,000-a-week wages. The manager’s indecision about keeping De Gea as the No. 1 goalkeeper led to a U-turn on his new contract which is set to expire in just 56 hours from the time of writing, prompting De Gea’s apparent frustration with the situation.
In a possible reference to the ongoing contract negotiations, De Gea chose to express his feelings by simply posting a yawning emoji on his Twitter page, indicating his weariness with the situation. Earlier this month, a new contract aimed at reducing De Gea’s £375,000-a-week wage had been agreed between the player and the club, but the uncertainty over his position in the team jeopardized the deal. Reports have surfaced claiming that De Gea had initially signed the new contract before United withdrew and presented an even lower offer.
