Manchester United has successfully negotiated a deal to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan. The agreement, which is worth 55 million euros (£47.2 million), includes an upfront payment of £43.8 million and potential add-ons of up to £3.4 million, contingent on performance and success.
The 27-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper, who previously played under United's manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, was identified as the prime choice to replace David de Gea. Onana's signing is expected to significantly bolster United's squad, marking the club's second major acquisition of the summer following the £60 million signing of Mason Mount.
While the specifics of Onana's medical examination are yet to be confirmed, the club is hopeful that he will join the squad on their tour of the United States as soon as possible. The addition of Onana is a testament to the productive relationship between Manchester United and Inter Milan, which has seen several successful negotiations in recent years, including deals for Romelu Lukaku, Ashley Young, and Alexis Sanchez.
With Onana's move to United on the horizon, Dean Henderson is expected to make a permanent move to Nottingham Forest. Henderson's potential departure has been on the cards for some time, with Forest expressing their intention to negotiate a £30 million deal with United two months ago.
The arrival of Onana will push United's summer spending to £102 million in upfront fees, from a budget of around £120 million. The club is also looking to sign a striker, a move that will likely be funded by player sales.
The signing of Onana is a significant move for Manchester United, as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The club's fans will undoubtedly be eager to see how the new goalkeeper will perform under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, and how his arrival will shape the team's performance in the coming season.
