In a dramatic twist at Old Trafford, Manchester United's summer signing André Onana is already weighing up a shock January departure, according to explosive reports from Italy. The Cameroonian goalkeeper's dream move has rapidly turned into a nightmare following a string of high-profile errors.
A Dream Turned Sour
Arriving with much fanfare and a £47.2 million price tag to replace the legendary David de Gea, Onana was meant to be the final piece in Erik ten Hag's tactical puzzle. His ball-playing abilities were supposed to revolutionise United's build-up play from the back.
Instead, the 27-year-old has become synonymous with costly mistakes, most notably his catastrophic error in United's heartbreaking 3-2 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.
Inter Milan Return on the Cards?
Italian media outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claims the situation has become so dire that Onana is already considering cutting his losses. A return to former club Inter Milan is being floated as a genuine possibility when the transfer window reopens in January.
The report suggests the Serie A giants would only consider a loan move for their former shot-stopper, potentially leaving United facing a massive financial loss on their recent investment.
Ten Hag's Dilemma
This development places enormous pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, who personally championed Onana's signing. The Dutch manager now faces an impossible dilemma: persist with his struggling number one or make a humiliating U-turn just months into the project.
With backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir waiting in the wings, Ten Hag may be forced to make a change sooner rather than later if Onana's form doesn't improve dramatically.
What This Means for Manchester United
The potential departure would represent a staggering admission of failure from the United hierarchy and could have significant implications for:
- Financial Fair Play: Taking a substantial loss on a major signing
- Team Morale: Another disruptive change in a critical position
- Transfer Strategy: Questions about the club's recruitment process
For now, all eyes will be on Onana's performances in the coming weeks as he attempts to salvage his Manchester United career before the January window offers him an escape route.
