Manchester United are aiming to push for a strong end to the 2024/25 season, which includes their attempts to win the UEFA Europa League title. There is, however, some new updates on the future of goalkeeper Andre Onana for beyond the campaign.
Andre Onana Makes Decision On Manchester United Future
What Is Onana’s Stance On His Future?
There are reports claiming that the Cameroonian goalkeeper has his admirers in the Saudi Pro League, who would be willing to make an offer to take him away from Old Trafford in the summer transfer window. However, ESPN journalist Rob Dawson has now reported that the goalkeeper intends to stay and fight for his future at the club.
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The reporter further notes that Ruben Amorim is looking to reshuffle his squad in his first full transfer window after the season ends. However, despite the interest from Saudi Arabia, Onana intends to stay with the Red Devils and “will only consider leaving if told” that he’s surplus to requirements at the club. According to Dawson, United are looking at the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper in the summer, with Tom Heaton set to leave and doubts creeping up on the future of Altay Bayindir.
How Has Onana Performed This Season?
The 28-year-old goalkeeper has had quite the eventful 2024/25 season with the Red Devils and has remained as their undisputed no.1 in goal, only missing six games across all competitions. Onana has started in all 29 Premier League matches for United so far this term, keeping eight clean sheets but conceding 40 goals in the top division.
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He has managed nine clean sheets in 40 games across all competitions, but has struggled for consistency and reliability with his performances. Onana has made quite a few notable errors all throughout the campaign, causing frustrations among fans and causing creep up about his future. The Cameroonian, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2023 from Inter Milan as David de Gea’s replacement, is rumoured to be earning £200,000-a-week and is contracted until the end of June, 2028. It’s now on the Red Devils to make a final decision on sticking with him or offloading him to buy a new goalkeeper in the summer.