Back in 2015, de Gea was at the peak of his career and was linked to a move to Real Madrid. However, he decided to stay at Manchester United. The Spanish club went on to sign Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea, who became a legendary player for the team.

In an interview, de Gea shared his thoughts on the situation. He said, "When things don't happen, it's for a reason." He also stated that the transfer was close but did not happen, and that he was happy to stay at Manchester United because it was his home.