André Onana set for Turkish move as Manchester United loan deal agreed

United career cut short

Onana joined Manchester United in 2023 under Erik ten Hag, who had previously coached him at Ajax. Signed for his ball-playing skills, he quickly drew criticism after a costly error on his Old Trafford debut and never fully regained the fans’ trust. High-profile mistakes in domestic and European competitions accelerated his fall from favour.

United’s management prepared for his departure by signing Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. Current coach Ruben Amorim also gave more opportunities to Altay Bayindir, signalling the end of Onana’s run as first-choice keeper.

Why Turkey?

For Onana, the move to Trabzonspor offers valuable playing time ahead of Cameroon’s 2026 World Cup campaign. The goalkeeper remains determined to stay sharp for international duty. He is expected in Turkey after the international break to complete his medical and finalise the deal.

His spell at Old Trafford may have been brief, but the transfer underlines the risks of tactical mismatches at the highest level. While United fans debated his legacy, Onana’s priority now is to rebuild confidence in a new environment.

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