De Gea expected to pen new Fiorentina deal to 2028
Despite interest from AS Monaco, it is reported that David De Gea will extend his contract with Fiorentina for another three years.
The goalkeeper had been out of action for a whole season after leaving Manchester United, as he wanted to wait for the right project to come along.
Goalkeeper David de Gea of Fiorentina warms up prior to the UEFA Conference League fouth qualifying round second leg match between Puskas Akademia FC and Fiorentina in Pancho Arena in Felcsut, Hungary, 29 August 2024. EPA-EFE/Zsolt Szigetvary HUNGARY OUT
He found that in Florence, revitalising his career with a series of remarkable saves, securing a sixth-place Serie A finish and reaching the Conference League semi-final.
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The contract he signed a year ago had an option to extend in June 2025, but Fiorentina want more guarantees from the 34-year-old.
De Gea has flourished at Fiorentina
SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: David De Gea of Fiorentina speaks to the media during an interview prior to the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Real Betis Balompie and ACF Fiorentina at Estadio Benito Villamarin on May 01, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by)
According to Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have been progressing well and De Gea is expected to sign a new deal that will hold him to the Stadio Franchi until 2028.
By the time that expires, the Spaniard will be close to 38 years of age.
Who he will be working with is another matter, because today Fiorentina officially terminated their contract with coach Raffaele Palladino by mutual consent.
The club had only recently locked him down to a new deal, but he surprisingly tended his resignation yesterday.
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