David de Gea will now be recognised as an adopted son of Spanish region Castilla-La Mancha, following a presentation in his home province of Toledo on Sunday.

The Manchester United goalkeeper was born, and grew up, in the region near Madrid, and was honoured with a plaque at the ceremony.

He tweeted his thanks on Sunday afternoon, posting a message to his 4.6million followers, which read: 'Thank you Castilla La Mancha for this recognition!'

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea poses with a plaque he was given in Toledo on Sunday

De Gea (left) was made an 'adopted son' of the region in which he was born, in a ceremony near Madrid

De Gea has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer, and could leave Manchester United

The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move back to his home city this summer, with Real Madrid the expected destination.

De Gea was born in a small municipality called Illescas, just south of Madrid, beginning his career with Atletico Madrid, before moving to Manchester in 2011.

He has now emerged as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and is said to be open to a move back home this summer.

De Gea is currently in Spain with the national team, and will train at La Rozas with his international colleagues on Monday ahead of two upcoming matches.

Spain play Costa Rica in a friendly on June 11, before travelling to Belarus on June 14 for a European Championship qualifier.