Andre Onana is on the brink of a loan move to Trabzonspor after Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expressed dissatisfaction with the goalkeeper's attitude in preseason.
The 29-year-old's expectations of being the starting goalkeeper for the new campaign also left Amorim unimpressed.
What happened?
Onana sustained a hamstring injury on the first day of preseason, which raised concerns about his readiness for the new season.
He was surprisingly dropped for the first Premier League game against Arsenal, with Altay Bayındır starting instead.
Why it matters for Andre Onana
Onana's exit from Manchester United isn't entirely one-sided, as he was expected to discuss a salary cut with the club's hierarchy.
The Cameroon international is expected to earn roughly double his £120,000-per-week wage at Trabzonspor.
What comes next?
Onana's potential loan move to Trabzonspor has been facilitated by the arrival of Senne Lammens on Deadline Day.
The goalkeeper's departure is part of Amorim's effort to rid the squad of undesirable figures, even if it results in significant financial losses.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe supported the decision to sign a new goalkeeper after the first Premier League game.
Onana's "big personality" reportedly ruffled feathers at the club, contributing to Amorim's decision to push for a new goalkeeper.
The former Inter goalkeeper has endured a long string of notable blunders during his two years at Old Trafford.
Amorim's approach has been hailed by former United defender Rio Ferdinand, who believes it's necessary to improve the team's performance.
Onana's loan move to Trabzonspor is expected to be finalized soon, bringing an end to his tumultuous spell at Manchester United.