manchester united have agreed a fee of €51 million (£43.9 million, $57.4 million) plus €4 million in add-ons with Inter de Milan for the signing of André Onana.
How Onana completes her medical exam has yet to be decided. The 27-year-old could fly to Manchester for tests but could do so elsewhere before joining United on the club’s pre-season tour of the US. Erik ten Hag and his team fly from Scotland on Wednesday after facing Lyon in Edinburgh.
No official announcement regarding Onana is expected today (Tuesday) as the club works on finer details. Onana’s visa is one of the aspects that remain to be resolved before finalizing the move.
Onana has already agreed personal terms at Old Trafford and is set to sign a contract until 2028, with the option of a further year.
Onana’s salary talks made a breakthrough on Saturday and were completed the next day. United then agreed a final fee with Inter, including bonuses and payment terms, on Monday night.
Onana has been interested in a move to Old Trafford, where he will link up with Ten Hag again after their time together at Ajax.
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United intensified their search for the former Cameroonian international following the departure of David de Gea after 12 years at the club. The Spaniard’s departure was confirmed earlier this month.
The agreement for Onana is intended to clear the way for nottingham forest bid for dean henderson. Talks are already underway about Henderson’s return to the City Ground.where he was on loan last season.
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Onana began his senior career at Ajax after passing through the Barcelona youthful, turning heads in the Eredivisie with his passing range and confidence with the ball at his feet.
Those skills were on full display during Inter’s run into last season. Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 against Manchester City.
Ten Hag is also looking for a striker this summer, with talks underway for a possible deal for atalanta‘s Rasmus Hojlundbut United hopes to sign several players to finance its recruitment drive.
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Why Onana would be a perfect fit
Analysis by Matt Pyzdrowski
Onana is a player that Ten Hag knows well. She was a regular at Ajax with the Dutchman and is well versed in the manager’s approach.
The Cameroon international has an exceptional passing range, confidence with the ball at his feet, commands his box very well and is also an outstanding goalkeeper.
Those skills were on full display during Inter’s run to the recent Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 against manchester city. Even in defeat, the 27-year-old showed his ability as a world-class goalkeeper.
While City were the team everyone expected to dominate in possession and demolish the opposition through their goalkeeper’s ability on the ball, it was actually Inter who caused the most problems thanks in no small part to the Onana’s bravery building from behind.
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