Andre Onana: Trabzonspor chief’s bold claim about Man United ace

Manchester United are expected to push for Andre Onana’s permanent departure this summer, although getting him off their books may not be easy. The finances involved in any potential deal are likely to complicate the process, especially given the Cameroonian’s struggles since arriving at Old Trafford.

Brought in to replace the outgoing David De Gea in the summer of 2023, Onana never managed to generate confidence among fans. The 30 year old’s tendency to make mistakes made him a liability and also hurt the team.

After two seasons during which Onana divided opinion among fans, United finally took a stand last summer. The English giants brought in Senne Lammens following an extensive scouting routine and offloaded the Cameroonian to Trabzonspor on loan.

The move turned out to be a masterstroke, completely transforming the Red Devils’ season and changing fans’ perception of the goalkeeping position.

United signed the relatively unknown Lammens from Royal Antwerp on transfer deadline day, and he earned his debut against Sunderland at the beginning of October. At the end of a 2-0 win, which also marked the Red Devils’ first clean sheet of the season, the Belgian had announced himself to the world.

Where United fans would previously be nervous every time the opposition bombarded into the box, Lammens provided a sense of assurance. Gone were the days of set-piece liabilities, with the 23 year old dominating his area and bringing a sense of calm.

Lammens registered eight clean sheets from 33 games for United in the 2025/26 season, playing a major role in their third-place finish in the Premier League.

A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that Lammens prevented the most goals in the Premier League last season, further highlighting his importance to the Red Devils. The Belgian is now the established name between the sticks for the Premier League giants, throwing Onana’s future in doubt.