Bruno Fernandes sends message to David De Gea ahead of emotional Manchester United return

Manchester United concludes its pre-season schedule this weekend with a match against Italian club Fiorentina, managed by Ruben Amorim. As the new Premier League season approaches, there is some optimism among United fans despite the difficulties of the previous campaign, where the team finished 15th under Amorim and suffered a Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

In preparation for the new season, Manchester United has strengthened its attack with the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, and is also close to securing a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. These additions are expected to make United a more potent attacking force this season, and fans hope to see positive signs of this development in the upcoming match against Fiorentina.

This fixture at Old Trafford marks an emotional return for former United goalkeeper David de Gea. De Gea, who left United in 2023 after making over 500 appearances in more than a decade at the club, joined Fiorentina last summer following a year out of football. Now 34, he enjoyed a successful season in Serie A and is set to return to his old ground as part of the Fiorentina squad.

United captain Bruno Fernandes has sent a heartfelt video message to his former teammate De Gea. Fernandes expressed his eagerness to see De Gea back at Old Trafford, hoping he enjoys seeing the fans and returning to what Fernandes described as De Gea's "house" and "home". However, Fernandes also made it clear that despite their friendship, he still intends to try and score against the Fiorentina goalkeeper during the match.