Manchester United has confirmed the arrival of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana on a five year deal ending June 2028.
“Andre Onana has joined Manchester United on a contract running until June 2028, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance,” said Manchester United.
Speaking after the news, the Cameroon international noted how it is a honour playing for Manchester United as he looks forward starting a new journey with his new teammates.
“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.
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“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,” said Onana
Also speaking after the news was the club’s football director John Murtough who noted how Andre Onana was their number one target as he fits the exact profile they have been looking for.
“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.” he said
