"Onana is Just a Fresh Breath of Air": Fans React After His Man Utd Debut Versus Real Madrid

"Onana is Just a Fresh Breath of Air": Fans React After His Man Utd Debut Versus Real Madrid

Lukman Mumuni
updated at July 27, 2023 at 8:04 AM
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  • Andre Onana has made his debut for Manchester United
  • The Cameroonian goalkeeper joined the English giants in the summer transfer window
  • Onana is replacing David de Gea as the club's first-choice goalkeeper

Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has finally made his first appearance for Manchester United after starting the pre-season friendly against Real Madrid in the United States.

The former Inter Milan goalkeeper conceded two goals on his debut as Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Spanish giants.

Football fans have taken to social media to share their views following his display, with many commending him while others troll Manchester United for signing a ball-playing goalkeeper.

Andre Onana, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Pre-season
Andre Onana has finally made his Manchester United debut in the pre-season friendly against Real Madrid. Credit: @ManUtd
Source: Twitter

Onana is expected to start in United's next game in pre-season against Borussia Dortmund on Monday, as he walks into the team as a replacement for David de Gea, who left in the summer transfer window.

How social media reacted:

@gyaigimii posted:

1 Game 2 goals conceded Onana what’s his name?

@UtdEra_ tweeted:

Onana is just a breath of fresh air, looks so comfortable whenever he has got the ball, what a signing he is going to be for us

@expensivesam added:

Cool as you like. Onana concedes 2 on his debut

@Ziyechman wrote:

Onana is the first African goalkeeper to concede an overhead kick.

@UtdFaithfuls posted:

So impressed with that Onana's performance. Build-up, distribution, made some really good saves, and showed leadership qualities at the back. Absolutely excited for this top quality signing.

@iamyourspec tweeted:

Onana has conceded more goals than number of matches he has played for Manchester united

@Gaviball added:

"Onana the sweeper keeper" "Onana the Ball playing Goal keeper" Now you don dey collect two from Real Madrid.

@ManLikeIcey wrote:

Man Utd’s new keeper, Onana conceded two goals on his debut tonight. What a great signing.

Onana explains jersey number choice

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan, and the goalkeeper will wear the number 24 jersey, leaving fans wondering why he turned down the vacant number 1 shirt.

Onana finally joined United yesterday, ending weeks of speculation and back-and-forth negotiations over a fee with the Italian giants. He immediately jetted out to join the team in the United States.

He spent one season at the San Siro after joining last summer when he decided not to renew his contract at Ajax after six years with the Amsterdam club's first team.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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