Key Takeaways:
- Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana agreed to join Trabzonspor on loan until the end of the season
- The deal does not include a purchase option or a loan fee, and Onana is set to earn more in Turkey due to bonuses
- Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been brought in by Manchester United as a long-term first-choice replacement
Onana Departs Old Trafford After Disappointing Spell
André Onana, the 29-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper, is set to spend the remainder of the season on loan at Trabzonspor after Manchester United and the Turkish club finalised an agreement yesterday. As reported by leading sports outlets in the United Kingdom and Europe, the move comes with no purchase clause included and does not involve a loan fee, with all terms now signed off by Onana.
Faced with the likelihood of remaining third-choice between the posts at Old Trafford, Onana ultimately chose to accept Trabzonspor’s proposal. He is expected to head to Turkey on Thursday, with the official confirmation of his switch anticipated imminently. Notably, the terms agreed will allow the Cameroonian international to earn a higher sum at Trabzonspor than his previous wage at Manchester United, thanks largely to generous bonus incentives.
🚨🇹🇷 André Onana’s travel to Turkey for Trabzonspor loan move will take place on Thursday.
Medical already booked. 🩺 pic.twitter.com/OGCxFO4aPQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 9, 2025
Manchester United Reshuffle Goalkeeping Ranks
Manchester United have responded to Onana’s constant mistakes by recruiting Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens on the final day of the transfer window. Lammens is viewed as the club’s long-term first-choice goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Trabzonspor have acted urgently to reinforce their squad following the sale of Uğurcan Çakır to Galatasaray for 33 million euros, with an additional 3 million euros in potential bonuses.
| Player | From | To | Deal Type | Fee | Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Onana | Manchester United | Trabzonspor | Loan (no option to buy) | No loan fee | Increased (bonuses at Trabzonspor) |
| Uğurcan Çakır | Trabzonspor | Galatasaray | Permanent | 33 million euros + 3 million bonuses | Not specified |
Onana’s Track Record at Manchester United
Onana joined Manchester United in 2023 from Inter for just over 50 million euros. Despite the hefty investment, his time in Manchester was largely underwhelming. He appeared in 102 matches for the Red Devils, conceding 150 goals and amassing only 24 clean sheets across all competitions. This season, Onana featured solely in the Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Grimsby, where United were eliminated following a penalty shootout.
