Gordon Strachan believes Andre Onana is done at Manchester United
Manchester United are at the centre of another goalkeeping debate after former midfielder Gordon Strachan suggested that Andre Onana has likely played his final match for the club.
Referencing comments made to Esports News, Strachan claimed the Cameroonian lacked the type of on-field presence the Old Trafford crowd expect from their goalkeeper. He argued that presence stems from physicality, character, and attitude, and he believes Onana failed to impose himself during his stint in England.
Furthermore, Strachan indicated that the Cameroon international never seemed fully committed to the club, implying he was distant and possibly more comfortable elsewhere. As a result, observers now interpret his loan move to Turkey as a shift that might help him rediscover confidence, though many now doubt his return.
United signed him to bring calm and assured distribution, but his struggles under pressure caused concern throughout last season. As he continues his spell abroad, more people now speculate that the club will look for a permanent replacement rather than reintegrate him.
“I think Andre Onana has played his last game for Manchester United. At United, you must have a presence in goal – whether it’s physical, attitude, or character, you have to be a presence. I don’t think he had that when he played for the club.
“A big problem for me is that I’m not sure Onana really wanted to be at Old Trafford. He looked like he’d rather be somewhere else, and that might be what he needs to start enjoying his football again.
“At no point did I think he was enjoying playing football for United. I’d be shocked if I saw him play again for the club. I think his United career is over in that respect.”
Quote via Manchester Evening News
Strachan’s firm stance suggests that people at the club might agree with that view. Right now, fans expect the 29-year-old’s path to lead away from Manchester, with many viewing his future as likely not part of Old Trafford’s plans.
How has Senne Lammens performed for the Red Devils?
Gordon Strachan believes Andre Onana is done at Manchester United.
Senne Lammens impresses after replacing Andre Onana as Manchester United’s No.1.
Manchester United made a quick decision after sending André Onana on loan to Trabzonspor in September 2025, swiftly signing Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for a reported £18.1 million.
The Belgian has since settled into the No.1 role with a composure that helped settle the squad right away. Previously, the defence looked jittery under pressure, but since his arrival, it has started to look organised, benefiting from his calmness and ease on the ball.
Moreover, his impact goes further than just saving shots. At 6’4″, the Belgian controls his area confidently, stepping off his line early to cut out danger, which avoids confusion during set-piece situations. Previously, hesitation often led to problems for United, whereas Lammens removes doubt with strong decisions.
Additionally, the 23-year-old’s reputation was already respected even before his signing, as he topped the total saves chart across Europe’s top 10 leagues with 173 stops and four penalty saves for Antwerp during the 2024–25 campaign.
Meanwhile, his distribution brings balance. Although Onana preferred risk, Lammens opts for measured passes using either foot, allowing smoother progression without compromising stability. Looking ahead, United could add depth with Bart Verbruggen or Mike Maignan as realistic external options.