Andre Onana has finally sealed a move away from Manchester United after completing a season-long loan switch to Turkish giants Trabzonspor. The Cameroonian goalkeeper struggled to convince at Old Trafford and was pushed further down the pecking order this season under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Onana’s difficulties had been mounting since last campaign, where a series of high-profile blunders proved costly in both the Premier League and cup competitions. Despite showing flashes of his shot-stopping ability in his debut season, inconsistency became a defining feature of his time in Manchester. By the start of the new season, Amorim opted to hand the gloves to Altay Bayindir, leaving Onana sidelined.
However, Bayindir’s own shaky form only intensified United’s search for stability between the posts. The club eventually secured the signing of young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens on transfer deadline day, after narrowly missing out on Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez. That signing effectively confirmed Onana’s exit, with Turkey and Saudi Arabia the only realistic destinations due to their extended transfer windows.
Trabzonspor stepped in to offer him a way out, agreeing a loan deal until the end of the season. Interestingly, the arrangement comes without a fee or purchase option, meaning United will still carry his contract while he looks to revive his career abroad.
For Onana, this move represents a fresh opportunity to restore confidence and showcase the qualities that once made him one of Europe’s most sought-after keepers at Ajax and Inter Milan. At 29, he still has the prime years of his career ahead of him, but consistency and composure will be key if he is to earn a permanent deal in Turkey or spark interest from other clubs.
Manchester United, meanwhile, will hope their new goalkeeping setup can provide the reliability that eluded them last season. The club remains under scrutiny for defensive errors, but Amorim’s decision to restructure the position signals a long-term approach.
Onana now faces the challenge of proving that his Manchester United spell was only a setback, not the end of his career at the top level. A strong season in Trabzon could be his lifeline back into Europe’s elite circles.
