Manchester United sign goalkeeper Andre Onana for £47.2 million
Posted : 21 July 2023
Manchester United has finalized the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan for a transfer fee of £47.2 million (55 million euros). The 27-year-old Cameroon international has inked a five-year contract, with an option for a 12-month extension.
The deal includes an initial payment of £43.8 million, with the potential for additional add-ons amounting to £3.4 million. Onana, who previously played for Ajax, is scheduled to join the United squad during their pre-season tour in the United States.
Expressing his excitement about joining Manchester United, Onana stated, "To join Manchester United is an incredible honor. I have persevered throughout my life, overcoming numerous obstacles along the way."
With the departure of David de Gea, who left the club in July after 12 years when his contract expired, Onana is set to take on the role of United's first-choice goalkeeper.
Walking out at Old Trafford and defending the team's goal is a thrilling prospect for Onana, who shared, "This marks the beginning of a new journey for me, alongside new teammates and fresh ambitions to fight for."
Recognizing the club's history of exceptional goalkeepers, Onana is determined to make his mark and build his own legacy in the coming years at Manchester United.