Andre Onana mobbed by fans on arrival as he completes season-long loan to Trabzonspor
Cameroonian goalkeeper leaves Manchester United after two difficult years following a £47m move from Inter Milan
Andre Onana was greeted by a crowd of fans as he arrived in Turkey to finalise a season-long loan to Trabzonspor, marking the end of his two-year spell at Manchester United.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper travelled to the north-eastern city of Trabzon on Thursday after appearing for Cameroon in World Cup qualifying matches against Cape Verde and Eswatini earlier in the week. Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan in a reported £47 million move but has spent the past two seasons away from his best form.
Trabzonspor confirmed the arrangement as a season-long loan from Manchester United. The move reunites Onana with a new club environment after a period in which he struggled to establish consistent form at Old Trafford. The Turkish Super Lig side will look to integrate the Cameroonian international into their squad ahead of domestic and European fixtures this season.
Onana featured for Cameroon in two World Cup qualifiers this week, and his arrival in Trabzon came shortly after his international duties. Supporters gathered at the airport as he stepped off his flight, with local media reporting that he was surrounded and photographed by fans before travelling on to club facilities.
Manchester United signed Onana in 2023 from Inter Milan with high expectations following his performances in Serie A and the Champions League. His time at United has been marked by a combination of strong performances and errors that drew scrutiny from supporters and the media; the loan to Trabzonspor provides the goalkeeper with an opportunity for a fresh start while remaining under contract at Old Trafford.
Trabzonspor aims to bolster its goalkeeping options for the 2025–26 campaign. The club has competed regularly at the top of the Turkish league in recent seasons and has participated in UEFA competitions, where experience in goal is a valued asset.
It was not immediately clear whether the loan includes an option or obligation to buy. Neither club released detailed financial terms at the time of Onana’s arrival. Further announcements from Trabzonspor and Manchester United are expected as the paperwork is completed and the player undergoes medical and registration procedures.
Onana’s move closes the latest chapter in a high-profile transfer saga that began with his switch from Inter Milan. He will now prepare to join Trabzonspor’s squad for training and upcoming matches as the Turkish league season progresses.