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Breaking Transfer News: David de Gea Returns to Real Madrid from Lazio
In a what is a bit of a homecoming, David de Gea has completed his transfer back to Real Madrid from Lazio (via various other clubs). The Spanish goalkeeper, once a former number 1 at the Bernabéu, is set to rejoin Los Blancos, replacing "Magic" Mike Maignan as the club's number 2 behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The deal, was a swap between the two clubs that involved Real Madrid receiving £9 million as part of the agreement. Despite opting for a slightly older option in De Gea, Madrid is confident that his experience and 24.6 skill rating will boost the squad strength further while extracting value for the club.
De Gea's previous stint as the number 1 keeper for Real Madrid adds an interesting layer to his return with some pundits wondering if he could mount a challenge for a starting place instead of Donnarumma who performed poorly in the first half of the season but who's form has since picked up. Whatever the case, De Gea add's competition for places with all spots in the Madrid team being challenged for as Real Madrid continue their pursuit of trophies.
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In a what is a bit of a homecoming, David de Gea has completed his transfer back to Real Madrid from Lazio (via various other clubs). The Spanish goalkeeper, once a former number 1 at the Bernabéu, is set to rejoin Los Blancos, replacing "Magic" Mike Maignan as the club's number 2 behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The deal, was a swap between the two clubs that involved Real Madrid receiving £9 million as part of the agreement. Despite opting for a slightly older option in De Gea, Madrid is confident that his experience and 24.6 skill rating will boost the squad strength further while extracting value for the club.
De Gea's previous stint as the number 1 keeper for Real Madrid adds an interesting layer to his return with some pundits wondering if he could mount a challenge for a starting place instead of Donnarumma who performed poorly in the first half of the season but who's form has since picked up. Whatever the case, De Gea add's competition for places with all spots in the Madrid team being challenged for as Real Madrid continue their pursuit of trophies.
D_de_Gea 30 esp 24 1 1 1 29 610 1 1 1
M_Maignan 29 fra 24 1 1 1 23 536 1 1 1
Words: 200.