Like many of our international players this summer, the Spaniard was afforded an extended break owing to his participation at the European Championship.
The 30-year-old enjoyed some quality time with his partner and their young daughter, before joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad at the recent week-long training camp in Scotland.
Our national-team players have all been returning at different times and for a variety of reasons, but David admits he was particularly keen to come back early as one of our most senior professionals.
“Yes, I think you have to set an example,” David explains in our exclusive interview, when asked about his return.