Manchester United has made a significant move in the transfer market by securing the services of Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana, who will don the No.24 shirt for the Red Devils. The former Inter Milan player has signed a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2028, with the option of extending it for a further year.
Onana, who has kept 104 clean sheets in 255 club appearances, brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to Manchester United. He won three league titles and two KNVB Cups with Ajax before joining Inter in 2022. In his last season with the Italian giants, he won the Coppa Italia and recorded the most clean sheets in the Champions League.
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Speaking about his move to Manchester United, Onana said, "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."
He further added, "Manchester United has a long history of incredible goalkeepers, and I will now give everything to create my own legacy in the coming years. I am excited by the opportunity to work again with Erik ten Hag, and I can't wait to play my part in the success I know he is determined to deliver at this great football club."
John Murtough, Manchester United's football director, expressed his delight at securing the services of Onana. He said, "Andre was our top choice to become the new goalkeeper for Manchester United, with exactly the right profile of technical attributes and personality. Having achieved success throughout his career, we know that Andre will further add to the winning mentality we are building within our squad. He is already one of the world's best goalkeepers and at the age of 27 we firmly believe that he can develop even further over the coming years."
This signing is a clear statement of intent from Manchester United, who are looking to strengthen their squad and compete for major honours in the upcoming season. With Onana's arrival, the Red Devils have added a world-class goalkeeper to their ranks, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see him in action.
