OFFICIAL: Andre Onana joins Man United til 2028

Manchester United have announced the long awaited arrival of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan. The deal breaks down as €51 million paid up front, with another €4 million in add-ons. The Cameroonian is the successor to David De Gea, who departed Old Trafford after 12 seasons on free transfer after failing to negotiate an extension with the club.

The 27-year-old arrival reunites with United manager, Erik ten Hag, with whom he previously worked at Ajax. Together the two won three Eredivisie titles and Onana then joined Inter last summer on free transfer when his deal in the Netherlands expired. 

Although he made just 24 Serie A appearances, he played all 13 of the Champions League fixtures, keeping eight clean sheets as the 'Nerazzurri' reached the final for the first time in 13 years.

He wrote a farewell message to fans on Thursday night, thanking them for their support: "I never imagined that a farewell would be so hard. A year ago I became a Nerazzurro, many people told me that this club and this city had something special", he began.

"Now I can confirm it. In my first days as a Nerazzurro I realised that this is a family, that being Interisti is a way of understanding life. I fell in love with San Siro, la Curva and the city. Now the circumstances are right for me to start a new journey in Manchester. I do it with great enthusiasm, but knowing that I will miss you. Eternal gratitude to all the interisti. You make this club great", he continued.

"Maybe one day our paths will cross again, but now it’s time to face new challenges and cheer you on from afar. Players come and go, but the club always remains, and Inter is above everything and everyone", finished his post.

 

July 20, 2023

Man United released a statement for the new arrival, who joins on a contract until 2028, with the option of a further year. The communication features a statement from Onana, who expressed his excitement to play for the United badge and reunite with his former manager.

“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 said.

“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.”

United's football director, John Murtough, 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”, he finished.

 

July 20, 2023