André Onana was loaned this summer to Trabzonspor after facing heavy criticism for his performances last season. Arriving at Manchester United with high expectations, the 29-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper struggled to convince, delivering inconsistent performances that sometimes cost his team dearly. His mistakes in crucial matches sparked intense debates among supporters and observers of the Manchester club, prompting management to consider a temporary solution to help him regain confidence and calm.
In this context, a loan to Trabzonspor was finalized during the summer transfer window. By joining the Turkish league, André Onana had the chance to revive his career in a different environment, one less exposed to the pressures of the English media. Since arriving in Turkey, he has played 17 matches for his new club. His performances have contributed to Trabzonspor’s positive momentum, as they currently sit in third place in the league. This position confirms the club’s ambitions to remain at the top of the table and fight for European spots.
Despite this relatively positive experience in the Süper Lig, Onana’s future seems to be written far from Old Trafford. According to reports from the British media outlet The Sun, Manchester United does not plan to recall their goalkeeper at the end of the season. The Manchester management is now favoring a permanent transfer, likely believing that the loan is a step toward a lasting separation.
This decision would likely mark the end of André Onana’s chapter at Manchester United. Brought in to embody stability and modernity in the goalkeeper’s play, he hasn’t fully met the expectations placed on him. A permanent departure would allow the English club to turn the page and reorganize their squad in this strategic position, while the player could continue his career in a more favorable context.
At 29, Onana still has several years at the highest level ahead of him. A permanent transfer could represent a new opportunity to establish himself and fully relaunch his trajectory after a mixed period in the Premier League.
