Cunha and Mbeumo Offer Glimpse of United’s New Era but Old Boy De Gea Steals Show
Ruben Amorim’s squad is still finding its rhythm after the friendly against Fiorentina, but there’s a buzz of anticipation for when Benjamin Sesko joins the new attacking lineup on the field.
David de Gea’s return to Old Trafford was a trip down memory lane for Manchester United supporters, evoking memories of the club’s glory days. His exit at the close of the 2022-2023 season highlights the club’s self-inflicted woes, a pattern of mismanagement that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to eradicate.
In a puzzling move, United let De Gea’s contract expire while André Onana, a goalkeeper familiar to then-manager Erik ten Hag, was available for free. A year later, they shelled out £40 million for the Cameroonian. The decision baffled many, as they missed out on a transfer fee for De Gea, despite his lackluster final season, and then invested heavily in a less proven replacement.