Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana finds himself at the center of controversy as he is labeled the ‘worst signing in the club’s history’ ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
The Red Devils invested £44m to secure the services of Cameroon international Onana from Inter Milan back in 2023.
Prior to his move to Old Trafford, Onana had earned recognition as one of the finest goalkeepers in Europe, notably contributing to Inter’s journey to the Champions League final.
However, his performance has taken a downturn since joining Manchester United, with a series of notable errors drawing scrutiny over his place in the team.
Despite calls from pundits for a new goalkeeper, United manager Ruben Amorim has focused on strengthening the attacking lineup, overlooking potential replacements for Onana such as Emiliano Martinez and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Despite the criticism, Onana remains Amorim’s first-choice goalkeeper as the new season approaches, with recent signings Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha taking precedence in the transfer window.
Despite missing pre-season due to a hamstring injury, Onana is expected to be fit for the highly anticipated clash against Arsenal on Sunday.
Notably, sports broadcaster Richard Keys has criticized Onana, branding him as the ‘worst buy in Manchester United’s history’, emphasizing the departure of former goalkeeper David de Gea to sign Onana.
Keys’ doubts extend to United’s other summer signings, questioning the hefty price tags of Sesko, Mbeumo, and Cunha. However, Andy Gray defends the club’s transfer business, highlighting the potential of the new attacking additions.
Manchester United is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 15th place finish last season, while Arsenal aims to build on their recent successes in the league and Champions League.
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