Andre Onana joins Manchester United

By Peter Ochieng 

Cameroonian goal keeper Andre Onana has joined English Premier League side Manchester United, from Italian Serie A's Intermillan.

He joins United on a contract running until June 2028, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance.

The goalkeeper has kept 104 clean sheets in 255 club appearances.

He won three league titles and two KNVB Cups with Ajax before joining Inter in 2022.

He is set to become United's first choice keeper, following the departure of David de Gea.

Last season, he played a major role as Inter won the Coppa Italia and recorded the most clean sheets, enroute to the Champions League final.

Inter went down 0-1 to champions, Manchester City.

The 27-year-old shot-stopper joins forces with Manager Erik ten Hag, having previously worked together at Ajax.

Onana said putting on a Manchester United shirt is a dream come true.

“To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way. Walking out at Old Trafford to defend our goal and contribute to the team will be another amazing experience. This is the start of a new journey for me, with new teammates, and new ambitions to fight for."

He added, “Manchester United has a long history of incredible goalkeepers, and I will now give everything to create my own legacy in the coming years. I am excited by the opportunity to work again with Erik ten Hag, and I can’t wait to play my part in the success I know he is determined to deliver at this great football club.”

John Murtough, Manchester United's football director said Onana is in the bracket of best keepers in the World.