July 20, (THEWILL) – Manchester United has completed the signing of Andre Onana from Inter, in a bid to solidify their goalkeeping position after the departure of David de Gea.
The 27-year-old Cameroon international has inked a five-year contract, with an option for an additional year at Old Trafford. Onana reunites with his former coach, Erik ten Hag, from their successful stint at Ajax. The talented shot-stopper was pleased with the opportunity to don the Red Devils’ jersey and contribute to the team’s ambitions in the seasons ahead.
In an interview with United’s club channels, Onana conveyed his gratitude: “To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way. Walking out at Old Trafford to defend our goal and contribute to the team will be another amazing experience. This is the start of a new journey for me, with new teammates, and new ambitions to fight for.
With the chance to collaborate with manager Ten Hag again, Onana is eager to be part of the team’s journey towards success. United Football Director, John Murtough, noted that Onana was the top choice to fill the role of the new goalkeeper at Old Trafford because of his technical abilities and strong personality, traits that align perfectly with the club’s winning mentality.
At the prime age of 27, the Red Devils believe that the goalkeeper’s skills are set to further develop, en route to making him one of the best shotstoppers in the world.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
