Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana is set to travel to the UK to seal his move to Manchester United.
The Times had claimed yesterday that Andre Onana was due to fly to Manchester on Monday. This did not happen, with Onana spending the night stuck in Italy.
Now an update from Fabrizio Romano reports the new signing is set to fly to Manchester later today and touch down this evening.
He reports: “Understand André Onana will travel to Manchester later today, plan confirmed! Understand he will land in England around 7pm UK time.”
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Onana medical
Andre Onana will either undergo a medical late tonight or tomorrow (Wednesday) before his move is confirmed.
Manchester United are meanwhile set to take a squad to Scotland for a friendly with Lyon at 2pm on Wednesday.
Afterwards, the squad will fly to the USA for the club’s pre-season tour, with a match against Arsenal on Saturday at 10pm UK time.
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It is looking likely that Onana will be on the plane with his new teammates. He will become United’s second summer signing, following Mason Mount.
Onana has previously played alongside Antony and Lisandro Martinez at Ajax, and will become the club’s first choice goalkeeper.
The Athletic report he will cost an initial fee of £43.9 million.
Andre Onana player profile
- Andre Onana began his career in Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy before demanding an exit to play first team football.
- Onana starred for Erik ten Hag’s Ajax, helping to win league titles and reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.
- He signed for Inter Milan on a free transfer in 2022, and played a key role in their run to the Champions League final, with eight clean sheets in 13 matches.
- Per CBS Sports, the number of Expected Goals he prevented is the best since the Champions League started tracking data.
- Onana is renowned for his passing ability and confidence in possession, which has the potential to transform the way Manchester United play.