Football Transfers: Manchester United Sign Goalkeeper Andre Onana From Inter Milan

Erik ten Hag and Manchester United have signed Cameroon's goalkeeper Andre Onana for ￡47.2m (55m euro) from Inter Milan.

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 21 July 2023 3:19 am

Andre Onana has already flown out to the USA to be with his new Manchester United teammates.

Erik ten Hag and Manchester United have signed Cameroon's goalkeeper Andre Onana for ￡47.2m (55m euro) from Inter Milan.

The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with an option of an extension.

"To join Manchester United is an incredible honour," he said.

"I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way."

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"Walking out at Old Trafford to defend our goal and contribute to the team will be another amazing experience," Onana added.

"This is the start of a new journey for me, with new team-mates and new ambitions to fight for.

"Manchester United has a long history of incredible goalkeepers, and I will now give everything to create my own legacy in the coming years."

Onana will replace Spanish goalie David de Gea who left in July after his contract expired with Manchester United. De Gea was at the club for 12 years.

Onana knows the current United manager Erik ten Hag very well. He played under the United manager during a seven-and-a-half-year spell with Ajax, winning three league titles, and served a nine-month ban in 2021 for a doping violation.

Onana joined Inter Milan on a free transfer in July 2022. He helped the Italians reach last season's Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 to Premier League champions Manchester City.