- A much-anticipated debut in Turkey quickly turned dramatic, leaving fans in disbelief and rivals with plenty to celebrate
- A goalkeeper once hailed as world-class finds his redemption arc clouded by a familiar and costly storyline
- From the relentless pressure of Old Trafford to the heated battles of the Süper Lig, his struggles appear far from over
Andre Onana hoped his loan switch to Trabzonspor would mark the start of a redemption arc after two frustrating years at Manchester United.
Instead, the Cameroon goalkeeper’s very first appearance in the Turkish Süper Lig ended with another costly blunder that gifted Fenerbahçe all three points.
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Onana marks Trabzonspor debut with a howler
The 29-year-old initially produced a fine stop but immediately undid his work by directing the rebound straight into the path of Youssef En-Nesyri, who made no mistake from close range.
That strike proved decisive, condemning Trabzonspor to defeat and dropping them to third in the league standings, as featured by Flashscore.
Watch Onana’s howler on his debut for Trabzonspor below.
Signed from Inter Milan for £47.2 million, ahe endured two seasons of relentless scrutiny at Manchester United and was eventually displaced by Altay Bayındır at the start of this campaign following a hamstring setback.
Signed from Inter Milan for £47.2 million, according to the BBC, he endured two seasons of relentless scrutiny at Old Trafford and was eventually displaced by Altay Bayındır at the start of this campaign following a hamstring setback.
United’s decision to bring in Senne Lammens from Antwerp sealed Onana’s loan exit. Manager Ruben Amorim admitted the goalkeeper needed a new environment after struggling with the mental demands of being United’s No. 1.
Speaking before his departure, Amorim reflected on Onana’s decline:
“Andre had an excellent season with Inter. The quality is there, but at Manchester United the pressure on every detail is immense. Sometimes a change is necessary to regain your confidence. It was the right time for him to step away.”
He added that Onana’s work ethic had never been in question, but the weight of expectations became overwhelming:
“You can have all the talent in the world, but if the environment isn’t right, you struggle to show it.”
Trabzonspor had signed Andre Onana hoping he could rediscover his best form in a less intense setting.
Instead, his debut offered an all-too-familiar storyline: a brilliant save undone by a moment of hesitation and poor decision-making.
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Its worth mentioning that Onana’s only prior appearance this season came in United’s humiliating Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town on penalties — another reminder of how quickly his once-promising career has unraveled.
For now, the ex-Ajax custodian will aim to silence the doubts, cut out the costly errors, and prove that his fall from grace at Old Trafford does not define the next chapter of his career.
Onana entertains fans in Cameroon
In a previous report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Andre Onana’s dazzling skills during a community game in Cameroon while on holiday.
The goalkeeper entertained locals with his flair, reminding fans of his natural talent away from the professional stage.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
