Andre Onana is set to leave Manchester United as an agreement has been reached for his departure. The 30-year-old goalkeeper spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor.
What happened?
Onana was allowed to leave Manchester United last summer after a catalogue of high-profile errors led the club to sign Senne Lammens.
He was the club's top choice to replace David de Gea, with United's then-football director John Murtough saying he was "one of the world's best goalkeepers" when a £47.2million deal was struck in 2023.
Why it matters for Andre Onana
Onana's future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain, with another loan move on the horizon. Trabzonspor have reached an agreement to extend Onana's loan for another season, according to journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu.
The Turkish side agreed to pay Onana's entire wages during the loan spell last time around. Onana saw his wages drop from around £170,000 per week to £120,000 per week after United failed to qualify for Europe.
What comes next?
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano added that a loan deal has been verbally agreed, with Trabzonspor set to pay a loan fee to United. Onana wanted to re-establish himself as United’s No.1 following his loan, but clearly, United have no plans to reintegrate him into their first-team.
Edwin van der Sar, who enjoyed a hugely successful spell at Old Trafford, has previously given his thoughts on why Onana struggled at Manchester United. Van der Sar said Onana has tremendous qualities, but somehow, he has the odd mistake in him.
Van der Sar worked with Onana for three or four years at Ajax and thought he would succeed when he first came to Manchester United. But the club hasn't had stability for the last six or seven years, which made it difficult for new players to come in and reach the level expected of them.
Onana was shipped out on loan just days after he made two mistakes in United's Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town. His departure from Manchester United is set to be finalized soon, with Trabzonspor awaiting his lawyer's review of the contract.
The agreement reached between Manchester United and Trabzonspor is a significant development in Onana's career, as he looks to regain his form and prove himself as a top goalkeeper. Onana's move to Trabzonspor could be a turning point in his career, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the upcoming season.
On 25 June, reports emerged that Onana's loan extension with Trabzonspor was nearing completion, with the player's lawyer reviewing the contract. The loan deal is expected to be finalized soon, marking the end of Onana's stint at Manchester United.
The future of Andre Onana is uncertain, but one thing is clear - he will not be part of Manchester United's plans for the upcoming campaign. His departure is a significant blow to the player, who had hoped to re-establish himself as the club's No.1 goalkeeper.
The loan extension with Trabzonspor is a chance for Onana to revive his career and prove himself as a top goalkeeper. He will be looking to make the most of this opportunity and show the world what he is capable of. Onana's story is far from over, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the upcoming season.