Nottingham Forest transfer target Dean Henderson has sent David de Gea a message following his departure from Manchester United.
De Gea announced his exit from Old Trafford at the weekend, having been the club’s No.1 goalkeeper for 12 years.
“I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters,” he said. “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club. I took incredible pride everytime I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.
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“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
“Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.
“Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me.
“We’ve seen it all.”
De Gea’s departure comes as Forest try to sign Henderson on a permanent deal this summer, following a successful loan at the City Ground last season.
Posting a message to De Gea on Instagram alongside the two goalkeepers walking out of the tunnel at Old Trafford,, Henderson wrote: “Good luck in your new adventure my friend. It was a pleasure to be your team mate. Legend”. De Gea responded with a heart emoji.
