Why Andre Onana Questioned Manchester United Move After Transfer From Inter Milan

Why Andre Onana Questioned Manchester United Move After Transfer From Inter Milan

Isaac Darko
updated at May 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
  • Andre Onana insists he has no regrets over joining Manchester United
  • The Cameroon keeper has endured a mixed season with the Red Devils
  • Onana joined the Red Devils from Serie A club, Inter Milan, last summer

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Andre Onana has confessed to doubting his decision to join the Premier League amid a challenging beginning at Manchester United.

The 28-year-old took on the mantle of David de Gea at Old Trafford following a significant transfer from Inter Milan.

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Andre Onana has endured a mixed season with Manchester United and admits he questioned his decision. Photo: Peter Kopan.
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The Cameroonian goalkeeper has faced a challenging debut season at Old Trafford, with several uncharacteristic errors having proved costly.

While Onana's performance has picked up in the latter half of the season, a couple of errors have impacted his team's pursuit of European competition.

Despite a rocky beginning to the campaign prompting doubts about his move from Inter Milan, the goalkeeper has since found his footing, expressing contentment and renewed enjoyment in playing football once more.

Reflecting on his debut Premier League season, Onana shared with MUTV:

"Looking back now, I just smile because it was a significant lesson for me. In the beginning, I was like, 'Wow, did I make the right choice?' but I'm definitely 100 per cent sure I made the right choice because Manchester United is the biggest club in this country and one of the biggest clubs in the world."

Onana won the Serie A with Inter Milan and also led the Italian club to the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2023 before joining Manchester United in the same summer for £47 million.

What's next for Onana

Onana will play a key role as United prepare to clash with arch-rivals, Manchester City, in the FA Cup final on May 25.

Before that, GOAL reports that the Red Devils have four Premier League matches ahead.

Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag, who is facing increasing pressure, is gearing up his team for an upcoming match against Crystal Palace on Monday.

Onana reunites with Inter Milan players

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Onana returned to the San Siro to see his former club, Inter Milan, play.

The Cameroonian international left the Serie A giants in a blockbuster move to the Red Devils last summer.

While Onana made an impression at Inter Milan, his move to the Premier League has been difficult this far.

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Isaac Darko
Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)