Open Extended ReactionsFormer Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said he will only reveal details of his failed move to Real Madrid once his career is over but believes that things happen "for a reason." De Gea moved to United in 2011 from Atlético Madrid and won the 2012-13 Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson. - Mbeumo on Man United transfer: I wore shirt growing up- Chelsea monitoring Garnacho; Man Utd drop valuation - sources- How will Real Madrid cope while Bellingham is injured? De Gea enjoyed over a decade at United Naomi Baker/Getty Images"It was one of the best years of my life," De Gea said of his time away from football. De Gea, 34, kept 11 clean sheets in 42 appearances for the Viola last season.