The latest Man United transfer news amid mounting speculation around Sweden captain Victor Lindelof.
Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea could be reunited with one former teammate, this summer, amid reports surrounding Fiorentina’s interest in signing Victor Lindelof.
The defender is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his United contract last month. That brought to an end to his eight-year stint at Old Trafford where he won both the FA Cup and League Cup.
FootItalia report that Fiorentina are now interested in signing the Sweden international, with the player open to a move. It is, however, said that Lindelof will have to take a pay cut if he wishes to complete the transfer.
A move to Fiorentina would see Lindelof reunited with former United teammate De Gea. The two are said to have a very positive relationship with the goalkeeper actually thought to be playing a part in trying to convince Lindelof to make a switch to Italy.
De Gea was in fact one of the first to respond to Lindelof’s goodbye message to United, upon the confirmation of his exit. He replied with a red heart emoji.
Speaking to United’s official website back in December 2021, meanwhile, Lindelof heaped praise on De Gea.
“He’s been absolutely world-class and, in my opinion, he’s the best in the world and he’s been showing that this season,” he said. “He’s been absolutely brilliant and saving a lot of balls and helping us a lot.
“I’m very pleased for him and we have a very good relationship, on and off the pitch, so I’m very happy for him.
“It’s very important [having that relationship] and like I said we have a very good relationship off the pitch as well. The communication as well – we speak Spanish and Portuguese to each other, which is important. You know he’s always behind you and if there’s a mistake or they [the opposition] get through, then he’s always there to protect you and that’s always nice to know that David has your back.”
During both players’ time at United they played 193 games together. The final appearance for both was in the 2023 FA Cup final loss against Manchester City, but the two could soon be reunited again in Italy if Lindelof completes a transfer to Fiorentina this summer.
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