MANCHESTER UNITED fans were struggling to hold back the tears after noticing a subtle detail in David De Gea’s latest training video.

The 33-year-old Spanish goalie was part of the last title-winning Manchester United squad but has been without a club all season.

David De Gea has shared more footage of himself training while waiting for a new clubCredit: X @TenHagBall

The Spaniard was working with three coaches in his latest social media videoCredit: X @TenHagBall

De Gea was spotted wearing a Man Utd training topCredit: X @TenHagBall

The Spanish stopper has been a free agent since leaving Utd last summerCredit: PA

He exited Old Trafford as a free agent last summer following a 12-year spell – that is despite winning the Premier League Golden Glove last term.

The Red Devils infamously released De Gea on his wedding day in June and he is still yet to sign for a new club.

He had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and Newcastle over recent months but a switch failed to materialise.

Then more recent reports have emerged that he could be heading back to his homeland to join Real Betis.

De Gea has stayed in Manchester throughout his time out and watched United’s women play this term.

However, the Spain international has stayed in shape by training alone.

Last month he teased a return by issuing a three-word update on his future along with a clip of himself at work.

That footage was shot at his local non-league side Altrincham, who are in the National League.

Now he has shared more videos of himself working on his shot stopping along with three coaches out on the grass.

Eagle-eyed viewers of his Insta story spotted that he was wearing his old United training kit, and it must have evoked several emotions.

One fan said: “Wow he’s part of united.”

Another, referencing United’s upcoming FA Cup final with Man City, said: “Bring him back for the final.”

A third offered: “Once a red always a red.”

Edwin’s support

Meanwhile, United legend Edwin van der Sar recently offered the ex-Atletico Madrid ace his support.

The ex-goalie recalled how he was in a similar scenario after leaving Juventus in 2001 but eventually joined Fulham before heading to Old Trafford and winning the Champions League.

Replying to another training clip posted by De Gea, Van der Sar wrote: “David, keep the faith and believe as I had something similar in 2001 and look what that brought me in the end!”

Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Graeme Souness recently suggested that United boss Erik ten Hag made a mistake in letting the stopper leave on a free and bringing in Andre Onana.

He said: “You need to prioritise. You have to try and strengthen where you really need players.

“Did they really, really need to spend that money on a goalkeeper when they had De Gea who was still a very good goalkeeper for Man United?

“De Gea was still a top goalkeeper. Every goalkeeper will make a mistake.

“They’ve spent £70m [£47.2m] on a new goalkeeper but are they really playing any differently now, just because Onana is better on the ball?

“That money should have been spent elsewhere and been more productive. The recruitment has been pretty average.”