Andre Onana Set for Permanent Trabzonspor Move After Manchester United Career Ends

Andre Onana’s time at Manchester United appears to be drawing to a close, with Trabzonspor emerging as the likely permanent destination for the Cameroonian goalkeeper this summer.

Onana spent the 2025/26 season on loan at the Turkish club and performed well enough to convince Trabzonspor’s hierarchy to pursue a full transfer. Club president Ertugrul Dogan has since spoken publicly about the club’s confidence in securing the deal.

Speaking to Ajansspor, Dogan stated: “I think Andre Onana will stay with the team, we have met his financial demands. The fans like him too; he is a decent bloke. I don’t think we will have any problems. I don’t think he will find the same level of interest in him anywhere else. So I think he will stay with the team.”

Onana’s departure from Old Trafford has been effectively sealed by a difficult final campaign in Manchester. A string of high-profile errors during his last season at the club significantly damaged his standing with supporters and the club’s management alike. Those performances prompted United to move for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who, at 23, has established himself as the club’s first choice and has since closed the door on any potential Onana return.

Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023 in a deal reported to be worth around £47 million. His debut season was marked by inconsistency, though he remained the club’s number one. His second campaign, however, proved to be his last meaningful contribution to the team before the loan to Trabzonspor was arranged.

The 28-year-old is not alone in being surplus to requirements at Old Trafford. According to reports, midfielder Manuel Ugarte, forward Marcus Rashford, and striker Joshua Zirkzee are also expected to depart the club before the close of the summer transfer window.

For Trabzonspor, securing Onana on a permanent basis would represent a notable addition. The Istanbul-based club, one of Turkey’s most storied sides with multiple Süper Lig titles to their name, have been active in the European transfer market in recent seasons. Onana’s experience at the highest level of European football, including a Champions League title with Inter Milan in 2023, adds significant pedigree to their squad.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup currently underway, Onana’s situation at club level will be closely monitored, particularly as Cameroon have not qualified for the tournament. The resolution of his club future is therefore expected to be concluded during the summer window without the additional complication of an international tournament schedule.