Andre Onana Grabs Attention With Dramatic Moment in Second Game for new club
- André Onana showcased his inner playmaker by delivering a stunning long-range assist in just his second match for Trabzonspor
- The Manchester United goalkeeper, currently on a season-long loan in Turkey, has already had an eventful start to life with his new club
- His debut was bittersweet, producing a man-of-the-match display but also conceding a comical goal, before bouncing back with a moment of brilliance in his next outing
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Manchester United fans were left stunned by André Onana’s actions in just his second outing for new club Trabzonspor.
After two turbulent years at Old Trafford, the Cameroon goalkeeper departed on September 11, sealing a season-long loan move to the Turkish side.
Signed from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023 for £47.2 million, Onana struggled to convince across 102 appearances for United before making the switch.
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When United manager Ruben Amorim left the shot-stoper out of the club’s first three Premier League fixtures and then brought in goalkeeper Senne Lammens on deadline day, it became clear that the 29-year-old’s future lay away from Old Trafford.
Since completing his loan switch to Trabzonspor, however, Onana has quickly made headlines, and even Manchester United fans have been taken aback by his early impact in Turkey.
Just three days after his move was confirmed, he made his debut against Fenerbahçe, delivering a man-of-the-match performance despite Trabzonspor falling to a 1-0 defeat.
Andre Onana provides assist for Trabzonspor
Then, in only his second appearance, Onana went a step further by providing the assist for Paul Onuachu’s equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Gaziantep, underlining his impressive start at the Süper Lig club.
With Trabzonspor trailing 1-0 in the 70th minute, Onana carried the ball out of his box and launched a long pass to his striker, who skillfully outpaced four Gaziantep defenders and the goalkeeper to secure a crucial equaliser.
Watch Onana's assist below:
Reacting to the moment, some Manchester United fans took to social media to praise the former Inter Milan custodian.
@GiallorossiBlue wrote:
"Every player thrives away from United. A rotten club."
@Tabelo2000 said:
"He’s back now to the Onana we all used to know."
@Epitizo posted:
"Onana finally cooking again, man swapped conceding screamers for serving assists."
@crypto_freakk07 added:
"Everyone leaves Man U and then remember how to play football."
Another fan said:
"Andre Onana has just made an assist for Trabzonspor's goal. Leave Man Utd, become a decent footballer again."
While a rival fan added:
"Every player thrives away from United. A rotten club."
While another United fan claimed:
"The perfect league for him, they’re not letting him do this in the prem."
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Although Andre Onana is clearly enjoying life with his new club, United fans will likely be happy enough without him as their side secured a crucial win over Chelsea shortly before Onana's performance for Trabzonspor.
A chaotic match that saw red cards for both sides ultimately finished as a 2-1 win for the hosts, with goals from captain Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, Sky Sports reported.
Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir made his fifth Premier League start of the season for United, with new signing Lammens yet to make his debut.
Andre Onana entertains fans in Cameroon
In a previous report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Andre Onana’s skills during a community game in Cameroon while on holiday.
The Ghanaian goalkeeper entertained locals with his flair, reminding fans of his natural talent away from the professional stage.
Source: YEN.com.gh
