Andre Onana Agrees Loan Move to Trabzonspor as Manchester United Exit Nears
Andre Onana has agreed to join Trabzonspor on loan, bringing his turbulent Manchester United career to a pause. The Cameroonian goalkeeper will move to the Turkish Super Lig after a difficult spell at Old Trafford.
Andre Onana leaves Manchester United for Trabzonspor loan, nearly doubling wages as Turkish club covers full salary and bonuses.
Reports confirm that Trabzonspor will cover Onana’s full wages and provide him with the opportunity to earn bonuses, potentially allowing the 28-year-old to nearly double his Manchester United salary. The arrangement does not include a loan fee or an option to buy, keeping the focus on his short-term stay in Turkey.
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Onana’s arrival at Manchester United in 2023 from Inter Milan for £48 million ($62m) came with high expectations. However, costly mistakes in goal led to him losing his starting position and eventually falling out of Ruben Amorim’s plans. The lack of permanent offers forced a loan deal as his best opportunity to find playing time and rebuild confidence.
His final appearances for United included a difficult Carabao Cup night against League Two side Grimsby Town, where he was blamed for both goals in a shocking defeat. Grimsby then converted 12 of 13 penalties past Onana in a shootout victory that added further pressure on the goalkeeper’s position.
Manchester United have since moved forward with Senne Lammens as their new first-choice goalkeeper. Signed from Royal Antwerp for £18m (€21m/$24.5m) on deadline day, the 23-year-old Belgian will look to secure the role ahead of Altay Bayindir, who also struggled in limited appearances.
