Andre Onana has completed a loan move from Manchester United to Turkish club Trabzonspor for the remainder of the season, subject to international clearance and registration. The 29-year-old goalkeeper flew into Turkey on Thursday with his wife and representatives, where he was greeted by jubilant fans upon arrival.
The deal sees Onana double his earnings through signing-on fees and bonuses, with Trabzonspor covering his full wages. However, there is no loan fee paid to United nor an option to buy the player next summer. Onana, who still has three years left on his United contract, is expected to make his debut against Fenerbahce on Sunday.
Onana's only appearance for United this season came in a Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town on penalties, where he made a costly error. He missed the entire pre-season due to a hamstring injury sustained on the second day of training. Manager Ruben Amorim has favoured Altay Bayindir in goal for the first three Premier League matches.
The move ends a turbulent summer for the Cameroon international, who was initially expected to stay at Old Trafford. However, United opened the door to a loan after signing Senne Lammens from Antwerp for £21.7 million. Onana's future at United now appears unlikely, despite the club holding an option to extend his contract by a further 12 months.
Onana expressed his delight at the move, stating: 'I am very happy. I am starting a new project, a new adventure for me. I've never felt so much love from people around me.' The goalkeeper had recently made his 50th appearance for Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier loss to Cape Verde, where he was seen pushing a fan after the match.
