Fiorentina weigh up costly exit for ex-Manchester United keeper
Fiorentina are preparing to end David De Gea’s spell at the club, with the 36‑year‑old ex-Man Utd goalkeeper’s €3.5 million net‑a‑year salary under scrutiny.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Viola have growing doubts about the former Manchester United goalkeeper because of his errors this season.
Paolo Vanoli defended his captain after Sunday’s 2‑2 draw with Juventus, insisting De Gea isn’t a problem.
Nevertheless, the Spaniard was at fault for Gleison Bremer’s goal in the 66th minute, when he came off his line for a cross and then stayed put.
He has also made mistakes against Sassuolo, Como, Genoa, Frosinone and Roma, and his weakness in dealing with crosses appears to have worsened with age.
De Gea's €3.5 million salary pushes Fiorentina to consider Utd
The current back‑ups, Oliver Christensen and Luca Lezzerini, are not seen as long‑term solutions, prompting sporting director Fabio Paratici to look elsewhere.
Tommaso Martinelli, currently on loan at Serie B side Avellino, is the first option the club have identified.
The Viola are also scouting the international market, with River Plate’s Santiago Beltrán, born in 2004, among the names linked.
The Corriere believes these could be De Gea’s final seven months in Florence.