The Spanish goalkeeper who play for English club Man Utd was thanked by the Community of Madrid president for his help in fighting the coronavirus.
Community of Madrid president Isabel Diaz Ayuso thanked David de Gea for his help in fighting the coronavirus amid reports the Man Utd player donated €300,000.
The country have been hit hard by the coronavirus, reporting more than 57,700 cases and 4,365 deaths.
The Madrid-born De Gea reportedly donated €300,000 to the Community of Madrid and Ayuso offered her thanks to the Spain international.
"Eternally grateful, proud of you."
There have been more than 529,000 cases of coronavirus worldwide, with deaths nearing 24,000.
It has brought sport to a standstill, with De Gea's United fifth in the Premier League when it was suspended.