David de Gea sends message to Marouane Fellaini after former Man Utd team-mate announces retirement from football

Former Manchester United star David de Gea wished his old team-mate Marouane Fellaini a happy retirement after the Belgian called time on his career.

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• Fellaini retires from football at 36
• Belgian sums up 'incredible journey'
• Ex-team-mate De Gea sends message

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 36-year-old announced his retirement from football on Saturday after 18 years as a professional. After summing up his "incredible journey" in an Instagram post, some of his team-mates over the years wished the former Everton and United man all the best in the future – including keeper De Gea.

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• WHAT DAVID DE GEA SAID

  Former Red Devils keeper De Gea, who played alongside Fellaini at Old Trafford between 2013-19, wrote on his Instagram post: "Enjoy life brother."

  Fellow ex-United player Ander Herrera also commented: "Congratulations amigo and all the best for your next chapter."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  While Fellaini called it quits after getting the most out of his career, De Gea is still looking for a new club following his release from United last summer. However, it appears the 33-year-old is waiting for the right offer after rejecting an approach from Nottingham Forest last month.

• WHAT NEXT?

  The Spanish international, who spent 12 years at United and played more than 500 times for the Red Devils, is still on the hunt for a new team. The free agent has been linked with Saudi Pro League interest but that has yet to come to fruition.