Revealed: Andre Onana’s Pay Rise Demand Shocks Manchester United

Key Takeaways:

• André Onana requested a revised contract and wage increase following Manchester United’s Champions League absence
• Monaco expressed interest in Onana but ended negotiations after learning of United’s €30 million asking price
• Manchester United secured Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens on transfer deadline day, while Altay Bayındır is linked to a move to Trabzonspor

Onana’s Contract Stance Raises Management Eyebrows

André Onana, formerly Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper, has reportedly sought an upgraded contract and salary hike. Onana’s dissatisfaction stemmed from Manchester United’s successive failures to secure Champions League qualification, which triggered a 25% reduction in player wages — a policy currently enforced at the club. The Cameroonian was displeased with this wage cut and specifically requested a new agreement that would reverse this measure. The request took manager Rúben Amorim and the club’s hierarchy by surprise, especially as Onana has delivered a series of inconsistent performances over the last two seasons.

🚨 Andre Onana returned to Carrington seeking a NEW contract, a stance he’s held since receiving the standard 25% pay cut for failing to qualify for the Champions League, a move that didn’t sit well with Ruben Amorim.

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— SimplyUtd (@SimplyUtd) September 2, 2025

Transfer Market Developments and Failed Moves

Manchester United informed Onana this summer that he was free to leave if he could find a buyer meeting their valuation. Nevertheless, the club did not proactively offer him to other clubs. Monaco emerged as the only side to show genuine interest in signing Onana. However, negotiations were short-lived as the Principality team withdrew once the Red Devils indicated a €30 million price tag for the goalkeeper.

Goalkeeper Changes at Old Trafford and Turkish Transfer Links

On the final day of the transfer window, Manchester United signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. Meanwhile, Altay Bayındır, who started as United’s first-choice this season but also struggled with poor form, is reportedly being targeted by Trabzonspor. The Turkish club is searching for a replacement after selling their starting goalkeeper, Uğurcan Çakır, to Galatasaray for €33 million the previous day. Notably, Çakır and Bayındır both compete for the number one spot in the Turkish national team setup.