Onana Agrees to Join Trabzonspor on Loan After United Nightmare

Andre Onana joins Trabzonspor on loan after tough Man United spell.
Turkish club will pay full salary with added performance bonuses.
Senne Lammens takes over as United’s new first-choice goalkeeper.

Andre Onana is set to leave Manchester United on a season-long loan to Turkish side Trabzonspor after a disappointing stint at Old Trafford, reports have confirmed.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 28-year-old Cameroon international, who joined United from Inter Milan in 2023 for £48 million, will now try to revive his career in the Turkish Super Lig following a turbulent year in England.

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According to The Athletic, Trabzonspor have agreed to cover Onana’s full wages and are also offering performance-related bonuses that could nearly double what he previously earned at United. However, the deal does not include a loan fee or an option to make the move permanent.

Onana had arrived at United with high expectations but struggled badly with form and confidence. A series of high-profile mistakes including during Champions League and domestic cup games — saw him lose his place in Ruben Amorim’s plans.

His lowest moment came in the Carabao Cup, where he was blamed for both goals in a shocking 2-2 draw with League Two side Grimsby Town, which United eventually lost in a penalty shootout. Onana saved just one out of 13 penalties faced in the tie a moment that seemed to sum up his struggles.

Left with no permanent suitors this summer, a loan move became the only way out for the embattled goalkeeper.

United have since promoted Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens, 23, who joined on deadline day from Royal Antwerp for £18 million. While Lammens has been given the No.1 shirt, fans remain cautious due to United’s poor track record with recent goalkeeper signings.

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