LONDON: Andre Onana is believed to have decided on his future at Manchester United following criticism of his shaky performances in goal for the Red Devils.
The former Inter Milan goalkeeper arrives ahead of the 2023-24 season after being brought into the squad by his former Ajax manager, Erik ten Hag.
Although Onana struggled in the first half of the season, there were some standout moments in his early campaign and he managed to retain the number 1 jersey.
But the Cameroon international’s second season has not been easy, with a number of recent errors stealing the spotlight following the team’s poor campaign in the 2024-25 season.
Onana was criticised for his performance against Ipswich last week by former professional player Robbie Savage and Rio Ferdinand for his role in Jaden Philogene’s opening goal for the visitors, with both commentators condemning his poor performance.
The 28-year-old, however, made amends for his mistake yesterday during the FA Cup match against Fulham, making two important saves during the match, but was unable to prevent his team from being eliminated on penalties.
Although there are opinions that Onana looks capable of returning to his best form far away from Old Trafford, staying at the club is his priority.
His desire to stay, however, runs counter to head coach Ruben Amorim’s plans, with the Portuguese manager believed to be eyeing the opportunity to sign a new goalkeeper in the upcoming summer transfer window.
In the current squad, the number two goalkeeper behind Onana is Turkiye international Altay Bayindir with veteran Tom Heaton another in the reserves.