Cunha and Mbeumo offer glimpse of United’s new era but old boy De Gea steals show | Will Unwin

The article discusses the Manchester United's recent friendly match against Fiorentina, which offered a glimpse into the club's new era. While newcomers Cunha and Mbeumo provided a glimpse of United's attacking potential, the highlight of the match was the appearance of veteran goalkeeper David de Gea, who is set to depart the club at the end of the season. The article criticizes United's handling of De Gea's contract situation, noting that the club allowed him to run down his contract despite a subpar final season, and then spent £40m on a replacement in the form of Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana, who was previously known to former manager Erik ten Hag. The author suggests that this decision exemplifies the "self-inflicted problems" and "business ineptitude" that have plagued the club, and that new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will demand a change in this approach. Overall, the article paints a picture of a Manchester United side that is still a work in progress, with hopes high for the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, but with lingering concerns about the club's decision-making and the departure of a long-serving player like De Gea.