Highlights:
- Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has officially joined Manchester United.
- David De Gea will be replaced as Manchester United’s starting custodian by Andre Onana.
- Andre Onana is poised to take over as Manchester United’s number one, replacing David De Gea.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana has been successfully acquired by Manchester United from Inter Milan in a deal worth $57 million. The international Cameroonian, who turned 27 on April 2, 1996, will take David De Gea’s place as the number one of the Red Devils.
Onana, who is trilingual in French, Spanish, and English, has committed to Manchester United for five years, with the possibility of an additional year’s extension. With add-ons, the transfer fee might reach £57 million, reflecting a major club commitment in their goalkeeping department.
The former Ajax player, who started his professional career there before moving up via Barcelona’s junior ranks, is famous for his exceptional passing skills and cool head under pressure. These skills were vividly displayed during Inter’s run to the Champions League final last year, where they were defeated by Manchester City by a score of 1-0.
The former Ajax player, who started his professional career at the Dutch club before progressed up through Barcelona’s youth system, is famous for his exceptional passing skills and cool head under pressure. These skills were vividly displayed during Inter’s run to the Champions League final last year, where they were defeated by Manchester City by a score of 1-0.
That's his name ?@AndreyOnana is United! ?#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 20, 2023
The arrival of Onana at Old Trafford signals the end of an era for David de Gea, who has been the team’s first-choice goalkeeper for more than a decade. Onana was given the opportunity to take on the role after the Spaniard’s resignation was officially announced earlier this month.
Onana highlighted his enthusiasm for signing with Manchester United in a statement, saying, “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.” He added, “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.”
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