Reports suggest that Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim is left frustrated after putting faith in Andre Onana.
Amorim leaves Onana in the cold
Andre Onana was meant to be **Manchester United**’s answer between the sticks. But, right now he looks like a man on borrowed time.
Signed for big money and paid a hefty wage, the keeper is suddenly being overlooked for Altay Bayindir. That is a decision that shocked even his own teammates. Onana’s absence against Arsenal was explained. But, being dropped again against Fulham sent a clear message. Head coach Ruben Amorim doesn’t see him as the main man anymore.
That shift has thrown his future wide open. Reports suggest intermediaries have already started talks, with West Ham lurking as a potential escape route.
The Hammers may have signed Mads Hermansen from Leicester. But, his shaky start has left Graham Potter searching for solutions. Onana could be that quick fix, especially with West Ham’s defensive issues piling up.
For United, the writing seems to be on the wall. The club is already chasing Senne Lammens, and his absence from Royal Antwerp’s squad hints at an imminent switch. If that move happens, Onana could be left completely sidelined. That will be a brutal fall for a keeper who once stood tall in UCL finals.
From Barcelona’s prodigy to United’s problem
Onana’s career path makes this situation all the more dramatic. From being groomed at Barcelona to starring for Ajax with over 200 appearances, he looked destined for greatness. He had a run to the UCL final with Ajax, followed by another with Inter Milan. That cemented him as one of Europe’s top stoppers.
That reputation earned him the call to Old Trafford, where he was billed as the man to fix their long-standing goalkeeping woes. Instead, errors, inconsistency, and now Amorim’s lack of faith have pushed him toward the exit door.
At this point, Onana’s future hangs on Amorim’s word. The head coach is likely to stick with Bayindir and seals Lammens’ deal. So, United’s £60m move could become nothing more than another costly mistake.
Author’s Opinion
Onana deserves more time, but Amorim looks ruthless. The Red Devils are likely to push him out quickly. They may regret it the moment Bayindir or Lammens fail to deliver under pressure.