David de Gea talks with Serie A outfit hit impasse due to salary demands

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Goalkeeper David de Gea of Manchester United warms up before the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

A deal that would take David de Gea to Serie A outfit Genoa has reportedly collapsed.

That is according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who says Genoa’s deal to sign De Gea is off – for now.

De Gea’s ‘unrealistic’ salary expectations have proven to be the biggest hurdle for Genoa, and it may explain why the former Manchester United goalkeeper has been a free agent for the past year.

Sheth adds that Genoa will now focus on alternative targets as they search for a new goalkeeper. The Italian side are looking for a new shot stopper after Joseph Martinez joined Inter Milan.

Blow for De Gea

The 33-year-old Spaniard has been without a club since he left Old Trafford at the end of 2022/23 when he contract expired. His last competitive game came in the 2023 FA Cup final defeat against Man City.

De Gea has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia as well as the MLS.

The Athletic ran a report last night that De Gea was in talks with Genoa over a possible move to Serie A.

De Gea won five major trophies during his 12-year stint at Old Trafford, so he still has a lot to offer, including a wealth of experience.

We hope a move materialises for De Gea this summer.

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