Onana continues Matic feud with Man United ‘trophies’ dig

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·9 April 2025

Onana continues Matic feud with Man United ‘trophies’ dig

Andre Onana has issued a response to comments from Nemanja Matic branding him ‘one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history’.

Matic hit out at Onana ahead Manchester United’s Europa League quarter-final with Lyon tomorrow. The Serbian’s comments came after Onana said the Red Devils were ‘way better’ than Lyon, a claim that has been interpreted as disrespect in France.

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“We all know the importance of this game, we will go there with the winning mentality,” Onana began.

“We have to go there and show who we are. If we are focused, stay compact and together and follow the gameplan we will be winning the game. Of course it’s not going to be easy but I think we are way better than them.”

Matic, who spent five years at Manchester United and will face his former side with Lyon tomorrow, hit back at Onana. He questioned how the goalkeeper could deliver such statements, given his unconvincing performances at Old Trafford.

“If you’re one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history then you need to take care of what you are talking about,” said Matic at a pre-match press conference.

“If David De Gea, Peter Schmeichel or Edwin van der Sar said that I would question myself but if you are statistically one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s modern history, he needs to show that before he says it.”

Onana has issued a response and said he never intended to be disrespectful, before aiming another dig at Matic, who failed to win silverware during his time at Manchester United.

“I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent,” the Manchester United goalkeeper wrote on X.

I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent. We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud. At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same.
– Wednesday, 9 April 2025