Cameroonian international goalkeeper, Andre Onana has signed a five-year contract with the option of a year with Manchester United at €51m and €4m add-ons, as revealed by Man U website on Thursday, 20th July, 2023.
Onana underwent a medical test at Carrington on Wednesday and took off to New York on Thursday to join the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.
The former Inter Milan goalkeeper bid farewell message to his fans and informed them of the new development, as tweeted:
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.
Andre Onana, former Inter Milan goalkeeper
Onana replaces the former goalkeeper, David de Gea, who announced his departure from Man U after 12 years at the club early this month.
The goalkeeper became the club’s second summer signing, following the arrival of striker, Mason Mount for an initial £55m earlier in the month.
The Cameroonian born goalkeeper, has kept 104 clean sheets in 255 club appearances.
He won three league titles and two KNVB Cups with Ajax before joining Inter Milan in 2022.
Onana only spent one season at Inter Milan where he won the Italian Cup and Super Cup.
He also helped the club reach the Champions League final and recorded the most clean sheets.
The 27 year old goalkeeper was sent home from last year’s World Cup after a dispute with coach, Rigobert Song. After which he terminated playing for his national team.
Story: Ezekiel Kefas