Manchester United sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan: Will give everything to create my own legacy

By India Today Sports Desk: Manchester United have successfully completed the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan in a deal worth ã47.2 million. The 27-year-old Cameroonian international, who was born on April 2, 1996, is set to replace David De Gea as the Red Devils’ number one.

Onana, who speaks French, Spanish, and English, has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United, with an option to extend it for a further season. The transfer fee could rise to ã47m, including add-ons, marking a significant investment by the club in their goalkeeping department.

The former Ajax player, who started his senior career at the Dutch club after coming through the Barcelona youth ranks, is known for his exceptional passing range and confidence with the ball at his feet. These skills were on full display during Inter’s run to last season’s Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 against Manchester City.

Onana’s arrival at Old Trafford marks the end of an era for David de Gea, who had been the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for over a decade. The Spaniard’s departure was confirmed earlier this month, paving the way for Onana to take up the mantle.

In a statement, Onana expressed his excitement about joining Manchester United, saying, “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.”

United’s director of football, John Murtough, also spoke highly of Onana, stating that he was the club’s top choice for the goalkeeper position due to his technical attributes and personality. He added, “Having achieved success throughout his career, we know that André 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 and we firmly believe that he can develop even further over the coming years.”

Onana’s signing is expected to lead to Dean Henderson’s departure, clearing the path for Nottingham Forest to bid for the English goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Onana is set to join up with his soon-to-be new teammates in the US for pre-season.

The signing of Onana is a clear indication of Manchester United’s ambition to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level. With his proven track record and exceptional skills, Onana is poised to make a significant impact at Old Trafford in the coming seasons.