André Onana Nears Loan Move from Manchester United to Trabzonspor

September 6, 2025, Manchester United and Trabzonspor have reached a verbal agreement for a season-long loan of goalkeeper André Onana, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The 29-year-old Cameroonian’s future at Old Trafford hangs in the balance as the final decision rests with him, amid a crowded goalkeeping roster following the recent signing of Senne Lammens from Antwerp.

Onana, who joined Manchester United from Inter Milan in 2023 for £47.2 million, has struggled to maintain his starting position, with Altay Bayındır currently preferred in the Premier League. His form has waned since a 2021 doping ban—later overturned due to an accidental medication error—cost him eight months, a setback detailed in a 2022 ESPN profile. This loan could offer a fresh start.

Trabzonspor, seeking to strengthen their defense after Uğurcan Çakır’s departure to Galatasaray, views Onana as a key addition. The Turkish club, which conceded 1.5 goals per game in the 2023-24 Süper Lig season, hopes to have him ready for their critical September 14 clash against Fenerbahçe. With the Turkish transfer window closing on September 12, all eyes are on Onana’s next move as Manchester United reshapes its squad.