Manchester United have got a new goalkeeper! Cameroon international Andre Onana will have his medical examinations completed today ahead of the transfer which could end up costing $61 million.In 2019, when André Onana was still at Ajax, this fan predicted that he’d be the perfect replacement to David de Gea at Manchester United 😳Well played 👏(via @Realisiah1) pic.twitter.com/XynA0PP2H3— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 18, 2023 Onana flew from Milan to Birmingham on Tuesday night to finalise the transfer that will take him to Old Trafford. And speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, the African revealed that getting the call from United is a huge honour.”Among other things, there is a great tradition of goalkeepers there, from Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar up to David De Gea. Being chosen to continue this tradition makes me proud and responsible: I want to win trophies with my new companions.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7378023##The 27-year-old former Barcelona trainee praised the atmosphere at Inter, saying that he owes a lot to former captain Samir Handanovic for his help and to all Inter fans for their support. So, why did he decide to leave Italy after just 12 months when playing there felt so good?”The important thing is to be honest and always tell people the truth. I am a person who always wants new challenges. Playing in the Premier and for a club like United is irresistible. I want to start this exciting new experience with a coach who is a master for me…”🚨 Andre Onana.”Personally, I hope to win the Champions League with Manchester United.” [@90ordnasselA]🏆🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/AytiorksWR— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) July 19, 2023 Onana arrived in Manchester after Erik Ten Hag decided he needed a goalie who is more at ease with the ball at his feet to replace David De Gea as the team’s number one. Onana is an expert in that area because of his reputation as a sweeper keeper who enjoys leaving his box to initiate play. And the fact that he’d be reunited with the tactician who coached him at Ajax is a considerable factor in the decision.Onana goes to Old Trafford for 55,000,000, Inter after two goalkeepersLast season, the Cameroon international played 41 games in all competitions for the Italian giants and helped them win the Italian Cup, keeping 19 clean sheets in all competitions.
