Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea sent a cryptic message on social media, using the emoji , following the sacking of Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag, the Spaniard’s former boss at Old Trafford.

David De Gea Fiorentina (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

De Gea’s post caused a stir online, as fans speculated about the exact reason for his tweet.

Many believe the sacking of Ten Hag, who replaced De Gea with former Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana at Manchester United, is the most likely reason. Ten Hag and his former goalkeeper did not have the smoothest relationship at Old Trafford, according to multiple reports.

There have also been suggestions that the message was a response to Fiorentina’s request. crushing 5-1 victory over Roma In Series A Sunday evening, although this scenario is less likely, as the goalkeeper had already posted several messages on social media about the match immediately afterwards.

– David de Gea (@D_DeGea) October 28, 2024

The 33-year-old officially joined Firoentina as a free agent towards the end of the summer transfer window, following a year out after his contract with Manchester United expired last summer. He was a mainstay at Old Trafford since 2011.