The 27-year-old goalkeeper will undoubtedly add a new dimension to Erik ten Hag’s squad this season, with his excellent ability to play out from the back.
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Manchester United supporters were treated to the exciting new signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan. The 27-year-old goalkeeper will undoubtedly add a new dimension to Erik ten Hag’s squad this season, with his excellent ability to play out from the back. The Cameroonian international has signed a contract until 2028, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance. He will replace David De Gea as the club’s main shot-stopper.
Unlike most first-choice goalkeepers, Andre Onana will not be wearing the No.1 jersey for the upcoming campaign. Instead, the Cameroonian will sport his favourite No.24 jersey for the 2023-24 season. This is a number he has been wearing for most of his club career, having been seen with the same jersey number at his past clubs – Ajax and Inter Milan. This number has remained empty at Manchester United since January 2021. It was previously donned by former United defender Tim Fosu-Mensah, who had then joined Bayer Leverkusen.
Onana was one of the standout goalkeepers of last season after helping Inter win Coppa Italia and reach the Champions League final. Speaking about his transfer to the Premier League club, Onana, was quoted as saying by the club’s website, “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.”
This is the second time Onana will pair up with manager Erik ten Hag after the duo worked together during their Ajax days. “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,” he added.
Meanwhile, United football director John Murtough was all praise for the new recruit. “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 elaborated.
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