Onana: ‘Eternal Inter love, but Man Utd bigger’

André Onana just isn’t bothered by criticism at Manchester United as he confronted the identical scenario at Inter: ‘It ended with everlasting love, however the Purple Devils are an even bigger membership.’

The Cameroon worldwide was one in every of Manchester United’s greatest purchases of 2023 as he moved to Outdated Trafford final summer season in a €50m deal from Inter.

Onana had joined the Nerazzurri a 12 months earlier on a free switch from Ajax and through his first and solely season on the Stadio Meazza, he was named the most effective goalkeeper of the 2022-23 Champions League.

Throughout his newest interview with Sky Sport Italia, Onana spoke about his transfer to Outdated Trafford and his powerful begin between the Purple Devils’ sticks.

“It’s too massive as a dream. I come from a humble household, we had almost nothing. I began taking part in with my associates in Cameroon and I didn’t count on I might have this profession,” he stated.

“The reality is that it’s one thing massive. I’ve been working all my life to be right here, and I’m extraordinarily proud to symbolize Manchester United and put on this shirt that weighs so much.”

Manchester United sit seventh within the Premier League desk and have been eradicated from the Champions League group stage. Onana has had a part of the duty for Manchester United’s poor outcomes with some errors within the first a part of the marketing campaign.

“Errors are a part of the coaching. Folks have massive expectations from me; this is the reason I’ve been criticised so much,” he stated.

“To me, it’s not an issue as a result of I’m accustomed to it. It occurred at Inter too. I used to be criticised at the start and it ended with everlasting love with Inter.

“Manchester United are an even bigger membership and other people have massive expectations, however I’m positive that by doing issues properly, we’ll quickly smile because it occurred at Inter. Not many believed in us [last season], however then we proved what we may do, and I’m actually proud of what we achieved final season.

“Now, my future is at Manchester United, now we have to face up and do properly. These moments occur and now we have to face them. Good and dangerous moments don’t final without end.”

Onana gained the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa in 2022-23 at Inter, protecting 19 clear sheets in 41 appearances throughout all competitions.