BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United still expect André Onana to begin the 2025–26 season as their first‑choice goalkeeper.
Despite a turbulent 2024–25 campaign, which saw Onana commit a notably high number of errors leading to goals, United have placed a £30 million price tag on him — effectively deterring many potential suitors . As a result, reports confirm that he is increasingly likely to remain at Old Trafford this summer .
Onana suffered a hamstring injury during pre‑season training, ruling him out of Manchester United’s U.S. tour and initially expected to sidelined for 4–6 weeks . Encouragingly, recent fitness updates suggest he may recover more quickly than anticipated and could return in time for the friendly against Fiorentina on 8 August, just before the Premier League opener at Old Trafford on 17 August .
Although United have monitored alternatives such as Emiliano Martínez, Nick Pope, Stefan Ortega, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, no formal agreements have been reached . The club remains open to reinforcement if Onana is not fully recovered, but maintain their current focus on keeping him as the starting option.
Onana’s standing within the club remains contested. Former United legend Edwin van der Sar has publicly defended him, calling him unfairly scapegoated and highlighting his strengths in distribution and athleticism despite recent inconsistencies .
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Key Takeaways:
Status: André Onana remains United’s expected number one for the start of the season.
Valuation: United have placed a £30M asking price on him, discouraging many interested clubs.
Injury & Recovery: Initially ruled out of pre‑season, now likely fit by early August.
Backup Plans: Interest in alternative keepers exists, but no deals confirmed.
Onana’s role in goal remains intact—assuming he regains fitness in time—while United continue monitoring the market for potential reinforcements.
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