David de Gea, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, made headlines on social media following his former club’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. De Gea, who is currently a free agent after failing to agree on a new contract with United, has been linked with several clubs including Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. There were even rumors of a potential short-term return to Manchester United due to Andre Onana’s absence for the Africa Cup of Nations. However, De Gea remаins without a club as he searches for his next move.

After United’s disappointing loss to Newcastle, De Gea took to social media to post a cryptic emoji message, generating mixed reactions from fans. Some criticized his behavior, while others defended him, interpreting the post as a reference to the weather rather than a direct comment on the match.

In the aftermath of the game, United manager Erik ten Hag remained positive about his team’s response to falling behind against Newcastle. He acknowledged that they should have secured three points and highlighted the need for improved defensive performance. Ten Hag expressed confidence in the team’s direction and emphasized the importance of winning crucial matches to stay competitive in the Champions League.

De Gea’s social media activity sparked discussion, while ten Hag reflected on the team’s performance and outlined their goals for the future.