Since his move to the Premier League from Inter Milan, Andre Onana has faced a challenging adaptation period. After a shaky first season, there was optimism that he would find his rhythm in his second year. However, many of the same issues have lingered, with high-profile mistakes continuing to damage his credibility.
His performance in United’s 1-0 defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final drew further scrutiny. Brennan Johnson’s low shot managed to beat Onana at the near post, and while it wasn’t a clear-cut error, critics argued the United keeper should have done more to prevent the goal. His failure to react in time left fans and pundits questioning whether he is truly suited to the demands of a club like Manchester United.
In response to the criticism, Andre’s brother, Christian Onana, publicly defended him in an interview with Le Bled Parle. Christian emphasized that a single difficult night shouldn’t overshadow Andre’s overall quality.
“One bad game doesn’t take away from who he is,” he said. “Andre is one of the world’s best goalkeepers. And beyond that, he’s an Indomitable Lion. A lion may stumble, but it never stays down.”
Onana remains under contract with Manchester United until the summer of 2028, having signed a five-year deal upon arrival. With the club failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, pressure is mounting on several underperforming players—Onana included. As United gear up for their final Premier League match of the season against a competitive Aston Villa side at Old Trafford, the Cameroonian shot-stopper will be eager to deliver a strong showing and silence his doubters.
André Onana
André Onana
CameroonThis season he played in total 34 times for 3060 minutes for Premier League.
He made 90 saves and conceded 44 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 16th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United lost 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur. The next match in Premier League will be against Aston Villa.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 16th in the Premier League with 39 points.
In the last 37 games, it has won 10 times, drew 9 times, and lost 18 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 1-0 against Chelsea.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 42 goals and conceding 54.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Sunday 25th of May in Manchester. The prediction is Aston Villa winning the match.
