Club-to-club Agreement in Place

Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Turkish side Trabzonspor to loan out goalkeeper André Onana. The deal is contingent on Onana’s personal approval and is expected to be finalized before the Turkish transfer window closes on September 12.

Onana Accepts Move After Losing Place at United

The 29-year-old Cameroonian, who joined United in 2023, has slipped down the pecking order under manager Ruben Amorim. This season he has only made one appearance, in a Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby where he was at fault for goals and subsequently dropped. He has now agreed to the loan move, seen as a chance to regain form and playing time.

United’s Goalkeeper Depth

With Onana’s move in the works, United’s goalkeeping options are narrowing:

Altay Bayindir has started all Premier League matches so far.

Tom Heaton, the veteran keeper.

Newly signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18–21 million arrived on deadline day.

This transfer marks a shift towards younger talent and adds urgency to finding playing time for Onana.

Summary Table

Topic Details

Loan Status Club-to-club verbal agreement in place; final decision rests with Onana.

Duration Full season loan until June 2026 expected.

United Situation Onana out of favor; Bayindir, Heaton, Lammens ahead in the order.

Onana’s Outlook Likely to revive career with regular football in Turkey.

Why It Matters

This move signals a significant downturn for Onana’s United career, freeing up space for young alternatives while offering him a fresh start. For Trabzonspor, it’s a strong replacement after selling goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır.