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Man Utd Plan Loan Exit as Onana Faces Crucial Season

Manchester United are preparing to send Andre Onana on loan to Trabzonspor with the clear aim of selling him permanently next summer. Sources suggest the Cameroonian goalkeeper will complete his move to Turkey imminently as he looks to revive a career that has stalled since joining United.

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Club’s Strategy for Onana

United’s decision comes after the signing of Senne Lammens on deadline day, a move that signals a shift in goalkeeping strategy at Old Trafford. “After the addition of Lammens, there is effectively no way back for Onana at United despite his contract running until 2028,” Football Insider reported.

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The plan is straightforward: allow Onana to perform in Turkey, put himself in the shop window and attract interest that could result in a sizeable transfer fee next summer.

Key Financial Considerations

With three years remaining on his contract, Onana will not be an easy player to move on. United are keen to avoid a repeat of last summer’s scenario, when Ruben Amorim had a group of unwanted players training separately as they waited for transfers.

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If Onana impresses during his loan spell, the club could finally find a buyer willing to meet their valuation.

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Onana was signed to be the modern, ball-playing goalkeeper to take United into a new era, but his performances have been erratic and costly. A loan to Trabzonspor feels like a last chance for him to prove that he can still be the elite keeper many thought he was when he arrived from Inter.

Supporters will be hoping that he rediscovers confidence and consistency, which would make him a saleable asset rather than a high-earning problem. If United can recoup a good portion of their investment next summer, it would be smart business and free up funds to target a more reliable number one.

The arrival of Lammens shows United’s intent to reset their goalkeeping department and build for the future. If Onana performs well in Turkey, it could be a win-win: the player gets a fresh start, and the club avoids being saddled with a long-term contract for someone no longer in their plans.