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Manchester United to Sell Onana This Summer

Published 14 May 2026

Manchester United have decided against reintegrating goalkeeper André Onana into their first-team squad following the end of his loan at Trabzonspor, with the club planning to sell the 30-year-old Cameroonian this summer transfer window.

Onana joined United from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of around 55 million pounds, including add-ons. He made over 100 appearances in two seasons but struggled with high-profile errors, leading to his loan move to the Turkish club last summer. During his time at Trabzonspor, Onana featured in 32 matches, keeping six clean sheets. As his loan nears its conclusion, he has expressed a desire to return to Old Trafford and challenge for a starting place.

Club officials, however, view Onana as surplus to requirements. They have already signed Senne Lammens last summer, and the Belgian has solidified his position as the number one goalkeeper with strong performances this season. United's qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League has further shaped their plans, as they aim to build a reliable squad for domestic and European competitions.

A key obstacle to offloading Onana is his salary, which dropped to around 120,000...

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