André Onana to Trabzonpor on a loan deal is a shocking transfer rumour that's been reported recently, and it is not a completely impossible move since the Turkish transfer window will not be closing until September 12th. On the other hand, Manchester United signing Senne Lammens as a new goalkeeper was a leading headlight during the transfer deadline, and this makes an exit for Onana even more possible. Senne lammens will wear shirt number 31 at Manchester United, and is seen by many to become the undisputed number goalkeeper for the Red Devils due to the poor form of both Onana and Altay Bayındır. So what happened to André Onana? who was widely expected to be a successful goalkeeper signing for Manchester United, Let us take a look.
André Onana at Inter Milan
For the casual football fan, the very first glimpse of André Onana was probably during the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, when Manchester City faced Inter Milan. The match ended in a 1-0 win for Pep Guardiola's City side, but it could've easily gone the other way around if Inter were more clinical in front of goal. Onana was the only reason the game ended in a narrow 1-0 for City, such was his sheer impact in the European final. The Cameroonian goalkeeper was full of confidence, as he wasn't just a brilliant shot-stopper in the final, but operated as a world-class sweeper keeper.
Onana showed zero fear in the game, excelling in aspects such as distribution and coming off his line for clearances. His footwork with the ball was a delight to watch as well, especially when Erling Haaland, who was arguably the best striker in world football at the time, came pressing towards him and Onana reached with absolutely no fear and was full of composure. In short, despite losing that game, Onana won the hearts of football fans across the globe and proved himself to be not just one of the best goalkeepers in the world, but also an entertaining prototype of the modern goalkeeper who was required to do much more than just save shots.
Andre Onana to Manchester United, and the end of David De Gea
David De Gea is undoubtedly one of the most legendary goalkeeping figures in the history of Manchester United. However, despite his world-class shot-stopping abilities, he was constantly criticized by the United fan base for his weak distribution skills and frequent errors. Erik Ten Haag , who was recently sacked by Bayer Leverkusen, was announced as Manchester United in 2022. The Dutch manager preferred a modern sweeper keeper with distribution skills, and that was the end of David De Gea at United. He was eventually let go by the club, and Onana joined from Inter Milan for a £43.8 million transfer fee. The move saw him reunite with Erik Ten Haag, who previously worked with him at Ajax.
The aftermath
Despite huge expectations, André Onana has nowhere near replicated his Inter Milan form at Manchester United. What was seen as a transformative signing that would see Manchester United start their attacks from the back turned into a disaster eventually. Onana has been immensely poor in several aspects like shot-stopping, coming in from crosses, and even his sweeper keeping skills that he was renowned for has been completely absent for Manchester United. Erik Ten haag was ultimately sacked by Manchester United in 2024, but Onana has still been the same even after the arrival of Ruben Amorim.
Thus, the writing has been on the wall for a long time regarding Onana's time at Manchester United, and it does seem like the transfer of Senne Lammens to Manchester United is the final nail in the coffin for a dream transfer that eventually turned into a sad nightmare.
André Onana FAQs
1. Are Amadou Onana and Andre Onana related?
No, Amadou Onana and Andre Onana are not related in any way. Amadou Onana is a defensive midfielder who plays for Aston villa, while Andre Onana is the goalkeeper of Manchester United.
2. What are André Onana's dates joined?
The following is timeline of clubs joined by Andre Onana :
2015–2016 Jong Ajax
2016–2022 Ajax
2022–2023 Inter Milan
2023– Manchester United
3. Who is Andre Onana's wife?
Andre Onana is married to Melanie Kamayou, who is a Cameroonian influencer and model. The couple also has a son together.
4. What is Andre Onana's age?
Andre Onana is currently 29.
5. What are Andrea Onana appearance stats?
Andrea Onana has made a total of 396 appearances for club and 48 for country.
