Explained: If Tottenham sign De Gea, the Nagelsmann era will be over before it started

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It’s simple: if Tottenham Hotspur sign David De Gea next season, the Julian Nagelsmann era is destined to be a failure from day one.

A report claimed on Friday that Spurs were unwilling to pay the wages needed to get a deal to sign the £17 million (Guardian) man.

Tottenham signing De Gea would ruin the Nagelsmann era from the get-go

While Julian Nagelsmann, if he joins Tottenham Hotspur will need a new No.1 to replace Hugo Lloris in the long-term, the solution should not be David De Gea at any cost.

Peruse through the numero uno’s during the German manager’s tenure and in terms of their overall profiles, they all tick a lot more boxes than Manchester United’s most polarising player.

Oliver Baumann at Hoffenheim, Peter Gulacsi at RB Leipzig and Manuel Neuer.

Even if David De Gea is considered as a superior shotstopper to Hugo Lloris by Tottenham, Julian Nagelsmann and his tactical system will fail to progress with his arrival.

Many might argue that not every goalkeeper under the 35-year-old was adept with the ball at their feet, which is the most common criticism aimed towards De Gea.

However, that would simply be a case of ignoring the Spanish international’s endless list of flaws.

Hypothetically, even if Julian Nagelsmann brings David De Gea in at Tottenham due to his reliable shotstopping ability, his failure to command the box, sweep behind the defence and take smart decisions will only delay the progress of his project.

While some pinpoint how there is an obsession with ball-playing goalkeepers within modern football, these traits have been prevalent since a ball was first kicked amongst 22 men and women.

And to add to that, as the 32-year-old showcased in his side’s 3-0 defeat to Sevilla on Thursday, he is an absolute calamity on the ball.

The failure not to notice the most blatant pressing trap set by the opposition and instead, choosing to pass the ball to Harry Maguire was a comical decision to make.

David De Gea is not just an outdated goalkeeper but one that has yet to really and truly improve on the flaws that made him a raw prospect back when he signed for Manchester United in 2011; a challenge that both Julian Nagelsmann and Tottenham do not need to contend with.

If Spurs do sign the former Atletico Madrid shotstopper on reduced wages out of desperation, the fanbase might as well call it a day from the very start.