Legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was renowned for his strong work ethic. During his teenage years in the 1950s, he worked as a toolmaker in a factory while pursuing a career in football, and he attributes his success to his unwavering dedication and hard work. In fact, blinded by his love for this quality, he would handpick David Moyes - a fellow Scot also known for his exceptional work ethic - as his successor at Man Utd over more suitable and qualified coaches. So, it comes as no surprise to learn that in Sir Alex Ferguson’s 39-year coaching career across four clubs and the Scottish National team, he was absent for just three games. The first absence was in 2000 when he understandably had to attend his son's wedding, and the second absence was also understandable as he had to attend his sister-in-law's funeral. However, the third absence was rather puzzling, with the gaffer missing Man Utd's League Cup tie with Scunthorpe to watch a scrawny-looking Atlético Madrid goalkeeper against Valencia in 2010 - a teenager who would later join Manchester United and play for 12 remarkable years. David de Gea started his career just as he ended it - with a very shaky performance against Manchester City at Wembley. [On his debut](https://www.youtube.com/embed/ArVXHfjtkKw) during the 2011 Community Shield, his struggles with commanding aerial balls resulted in Joleon Lescott scoring the opening goal, and his weak dive allowed Edin Džeko’s shot to find the back of the net, putting the Red Devils 2-0 down in the first half. However, they made a remarkable comeback in the second half and secured a 3-2 victory. Unfortunately, [in his last game](https://www.youtube.com/embed/q1xpyUbUhmk), luck was not on his side as he conceded two savable İlkay Gündoğan volleys from outside the box, leading to Manchester City winning the FA Cup, which was one of our betting tips. Sandwiched between those two disappointing performances was an impressive 12-year career. David de Gea would keep a club-record 190 clean sheets, win eight titles and receive many individual honors, including being named to the PFA Team of the Year on five occasions, the most by any goalkeeper in the history of the Premier League. The Spanish goalkeeper is yet to chose his next club but this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to make some money. BetKing is the best betting site in Nigeria and our online sports betting platform allows you to bet on his next destitnation. Right now, a move to the Saudi Pro League is our best bet @2.00 but we have other betting offers including a move to the MLS priced @8.00 and a move to current Europa League champions @15.00.
David de Gea can be described as a traditional goalkeeper, and for a significant portion of his career, his strengths were sufficient. He was valued for his exceptional shot-stopping abilities, displaying remarkable reflexes and often making crucial saves with his feet. These strengths were so prominent that they overshadowed his weaknesses. One of his standout performances came in the [3-1 victory over Arsenal](https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXzknjqMQRc) at the Emirates in December 2017, where he set a Premier League record with 14 saves. Throughout his career, David de Gea struggled to improve his command of aerial situations, and he did not actively pursue becoming a ball-playing goalkeeper who took part in the team's buildup play and provided a reliable passing option to relieve under-pressure players. Despite these limitations, he excelled. For three to four years, he was widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world and his inclusion in the FIFPro World11 in 2018 was likely one of his proudest individual achievements. David de Gea would eventually become a victim of this refusal to evolve with the beautiful game. Despite publicly defending him, Man Utd manager, Eric ten Hag had privately grown frustrated with de Gea and his limitations and was reportedly willing to bring him back only as a back-up. The Dutchman has already lined up a replacement in André Onana, the Inter goalkeeper who had just led the Nerazzurri to a first Champions League appearance in over a decade and a player with whom he had won 6 titles at Ajax. With Manchester United set to improve in the goal-keeper position, we have the best odds on where the club will finish in the Premier League this season. In terms of style, André Onana and David de Gea couldn’t be further apart. While de Gea appears shakier than a wind chime in a tornado while on the ball, Onana is one of the best ball-playing goalkeepers in the world. He is ambidextrous and [possesses exceptional passing abilities](https://www.youtube.com/embed/gkExvoZWFos), making him a reliable passing option for his teammates even under pressure. Onana also excels in commanding his penalty area, an attribute that David de Gea has never truly possessed. Manchester United's decision echoes the departure of Joe Hart from their neighbors, Manchester City, when Pep Guardiola's arrival signaled a change in approach that Hart was not suited for. Despite being an icon at City and helping them secure their first-ever Premier League title, Hart's departure ultimately proved to be the right decision as Claudio Bravo and Ederson ushered in a new era of dominance for the club under Guardiola and with David de Gea leaving, one of our betting tips today is for Ederson to win the Premier League Golden Glove next season having won it in each of the three years before last season. It is undoubtedly disappointing for David de Gea that, at 32, he has had his name dragged through the mud. Having served the club for 12 years, he deserved a more dignified farewell than a mere tweet and a few "thank you" videos. However, some may argue that since contract negotiations were still ongoing even after the season ended, it would have been unreasonable to give him a proper send-off while there was still a chance of his return. Nonetheless, the way his departure has unfolded must have been painful for him. Yet, he can draw inspiration from his predecessor at Manchester United, Edwin van der Sar. At 34, van der Sar was overlooked by larger clubs but joined the Red Devils and led them to an impressive haul of 11 titles in just six years, including four Premier League titles and a Champions League title. Perhaps this can serve as motivation for de Gea as he navigates the next chapter of his career. Don’t forget to bet on [David de Gea’s next destination](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/special/special-offer/transfer-specials/david-de-gea-to-sign-for-before-3rd-of-september) as well as that of other players on our [Transfer Specials](https://m.betking.com/sports/special-offer/leagues/special/transfer-specials) page. You can also try out other types of bets including our [virtual bets](https://m.betking.com/virtual) and Casino bets.