Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has cast fresh doubt over his future at Old Trafford after a cryptic exchange with a journalist raised questions about whether the Cameroonian international will still be with the club next season.
Onana, 29, was approached during the off-season and asked directly whether he planned to stay at United. Rather than offering a straightforward answer, the former Inter Milan and Ajax shot-stopper chose not to confirm or deny any intention to leave, only saying that “everything is possible in football.” His evasive response has further fuelled speculation that a summer exit could be on the cards.
Signed in 2023 for a fee reported to be around £47 million, Onana arrived with high expectations following an impressive season with Inter, where he played a pivotal role in their run to the UEFA Champions League final. However, his time in Manchester has so far been mixed. While he was ever-present in Erik ten Hag’s starting XI throughout the 2023–24 season, his performances were inconsistent and often scrutinised, particularly during United’s Champions League campaign.
A string of high-profile errors in Europe, coupled with an underwhelming Premier League season, led many to question whether Onana is the right long-term option in goal for United. Though he showed improvement in the latter part of the season, doubts about his command of the box, decision-making under pressure, and ability to adapt to the Premier League’s intensity have not gone unnoticed.
Sources close to the club suggest that while Onana has not officially been placed on the transfer list, Manchester United would consider offers for the goalkeeper if the right proposal arrives. The club, under new sporting leadership following changes at the executive level, is expected to make several decisions this summer to reshape the squad and strengthen in key areas.
Despite the uncertainty, Onana remains under contract and continues to be a professional in training and club duties. Yet his noncommittal comments have left fans wondering whether he sees his long-term future at Old Trafford. For his part, Onana has expressed in the past that he is determined to succeed in England, but this recent episode suggests he may be open to a new challenge if the circumstances are right.
With the transfer window now open and United reportedly in the market for a goalkeeper, either as backup or direct competition, it remains to be seen whether Onana will remain the club’s number one come August. Clubs in Italy and Saudi Arabia have been linked with interest, though no official bids have materialised so far.
As Manchester United prepare for a crucial summer, the uncertainty surrounding Onana adds another layer to what is expected to be an active and potentially transformative transfer window.
