De Gea stated that he never considered retiring from football after leaving Manchester United

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, who has signed with Fiorentina, stated that he never considered retiring from football. 

«I was never going to hang up my boots. Manchester United is a top club, and my heart will always be with them. It was difficult for me to find the motivation to start a new chapter after 12 years at such a club. In the end, I found that motivation at Fiorentina», — de Gea said during a press conference.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper had been a free agent after leaving Manchester United last summer, having played for the English club since 2011.