De Gea’s Fiorentina tenure nearly over as Viola prepare to move on from ex-Man Utd goalkeeper

David De Gea’s time at Fiorentina could be coming to an end, with the Viola already looking at possible replacements for the former Manchester United goalkeeper. A ccording to Corriere dello Sport , the club have growing doubts about the 36-year-old because of his errors this season and his €3.5m net-a-year salary. Paolo Vanoli defended his captain after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Juventus , insisting De Gea isn’t a problem. Even so, the Spaniard was at fault for Gleison Bremer’s goal in the 66th minute, when he started to come off his line for a cross and then stayed put. He has also made mistakes against Sassuolo, Como, Genoa, Frosinone and Roma, and coming for crosses, long a weakness, appears to have got worse with age. FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: David de Gea goalkeeper of ACF Fiorentina reacts after against goal of Torino FC Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on October 29, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Fiorentina’s options to replace De Gea The current back-ups, Oliver Christensen and Luca Lezzerini, aren’t seen as long-term solutions, and sporting director Fabio Paratici has started to look elsewhere. Tommaso Martinelli is the first option. The Fiorentina-owned goalkeeper is currently on loan at Serie B side Avellino. The club are also exploring the international market, and River Plate’s Santiago Beltrán, born in 2004, is among the names being linked. FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: David de Gea goalkeeper of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between ACF Fiorentina and AEK Athens FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 27, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) The Corriere believes these could be De Gea’s final seven months in Florence.