André Onana will join Turkish club Trabzonspor on a year-long loan from Manchester United, and the agreement is reported to be finalised this week. Onana’s decline in playing time at Old Trafford resulted in him losing his starting position to Altay Bayındır, and after this season will also be competing with Senne Lammens following his joining United. The loan will enable Onana to earn a salary package greater than what he earns at United, which suits the 29-year-old goalkeeper financially.
This article at Odds96 will provide all of the related information surrounding André Onana’s exit and the reasons as to why Man United decided to let him go.
Reasons Behind Onana’s Departure from Manchester United
Declining Performance and Loss of Starting Spot
Onana’s Manchester United career was marred by inconsistent form, including some high-profile errors that contributed to his team finishing 15th in the Premier League after a lacklustre season. His most infamous mistake came in a Carabao Cup game against Grimsby Town when he was blamed for both Grimsby’s goals in a 2-2 draw. Due to the disappointing run of results, along with the fact that Onana had been dropped from the starting XI and Ruben Amorim had taken a liking to both Altay Bayındır and subsequently Senne Lammens when he arrived from Royal Antwerp as the new keeper.
Limited Playing Time and Increased Competition
Furthermore, with the signing of Senne Lammens, the competition for the goalkeeper position had increased even more. After Bayındır’s first three starting games at the start of the season, Lammens then started soon after, and it quickly felt like Onana was the third-choice keeper. If you are not playing, the cost of development, maintaining match fitness, or even just trying to see where your career remains is hard. At that point, Onana obviously knew he had to look for other opportunities.
Financial Incentives and Contractual Disputes
Onana’s Manchester United base wage was £120,000 a week, and after Chelsea’s unnamed fee variables, the report have Onana taking a 25% (non-guaranteed) salary cut due to Manchester United being unable to qualify for the Champions League. The reports also indicate that Onana demanded a new contract when he returned for the pre-season, which apparently did not sit well with manager Amorim. In comparison, Trabzonspor’s offer includes salary terms that not only match Onana’s previous earnings, but could exceed the previous earnings favours based on signing bonuses and performance targets.
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Financial Details of the Loan Move
Onana’s existing contract with Manchester United is valued at $31.2 million over five years, with an average annual salary of around $6.24 million. During the 2025-2026 season under this contract, Onana’s weekly wages would equate to £120,000.
Unfortunately for all United players, including Onana, includes a 25% reduction in wage rate. For Onana, this equates to £90,000 a week for the 2025-2026 season. Reports have Trabzonspor covering Onana’s current salary with United, as well as applicable signing fees and bonuses being incremental to basic wage and providing greater earnings overall during the loan period.
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Strategic Implications for Onana’s Career
This loan deal provides Onana with an opportunity to find his form and visibility in a competitive domestic league. While he is at Trabzonspor, Onana hopes to secure consistent playing time and improve his chances of either a permanent transfer back to Manchester United or at least another club in the future. The Turkish transfer window is open until September 11, which leaves plenty of time for the deal to be finalised.
Conclusion
Onana’s loan to Trabzonspor is an informed decision to attempt to reboot his career from Manchester United and its challenges into a position where he could play consistent senior minutes. The loan is beneficial to both Onana’s playing time and his parent club’s finances, and he hopes to have options to re-enter top-level football. With the transfer window closing soon, it will be interesting to see when the official announcement comes out and how Onana performs in the Turkish Süper Lig. Catch all the latest EPL updates and matchday fixtures on Odds96, your ultimate destination for sports news and insights.
FAQs:
1. Why did Manchester United release André Onana?
Onana was not getting the opportunity he truly deserved; he lost his job to Altay Bayındır but was also facing competition from Senne Lammens. The club cited several reasons for the release, including inconsistent form and disagreements in contract talks.
2. When is André Onana officially joining Trabzonspor?
The loan is likely to be finalised this week as the transfer window in Turkey closes on September 11, 2025.
3. How much will André Onana make while playing for Trabzonspor?
Trabzonspor will make up Onana’s current salary from Manchester United and include performance bonuses and a signing fee similar to what he made at United, so financially speaking, it is a good move.
4. Is this a permanent transfer or a loan?
The move is a loan from Manchester United to Trabzonspor for the length of the 2025-2026 season. Onana is set to return to Manchester United at the end of the 2025-2026 season unless they can agree to a permanent deal.
5. How will this move affect Onana’s career?
The loan provides Onana the chance to play regularly, reclaim his top form, showcase himself in a very competitive league, set up a permanent move or return to Manchester United as their number one.
