In a lighthearted exchange, Fiorentina’s goalkeeper David de Gea has jokingly contested the number of Premier League assists attributed to his former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes. The Spanish keeper insists that one of the assists should actually be credited to him, bringing Fernandes’ tally down to 49 instead of the celebrated 50.

The playful dispute arose when Manchester United shared a congratulatory video on social media platform X, highlighting Fernandes’ achievement of 50 Premier League assists. De Gea, however, was quick to respond with a humorous comment, claiming ownership of one of the assists featured in the video.

“49 assists! This one’s mine. You can ask him,” De Gea quipped, adding a laughing emoji to emphasize the good-natured nature of his comment. The Spanish goalkeeper argued that in the clip shown, Fernandes didn’t actually make contact with the ball, suggesting that the assist should be attributed to De Gea instead.

Since his move to Fiorentina on a free transfer last summer, De Gea has continued to showcase his playmaking abilities. He has already notched an assist for his new Italian club, contributing to their 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona in November.

This friendly banter between former teammates highlights the camaraderie that often exists between players, even after they’ve moved to different clubs. It also underscores the importance and prestige associated with statistical achievements in professional football, where every assist and goal can be a matter of pride and friendly competition.