Andre Onana has finalised his transfer from Inter Milan to Manchester United following satisfactory discussions between the clubs.
The Cameroonian shot-stopper was announced by the club on Thursday after a transaction for €51 million (£43.8 million) was completed, with €4 million (£3.4 million) in potential add-ons.
The 27-year-old signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for another year, succeeding David De Gea, who left the club following a 12-year stint.
The former Inter Milan custodian has reconnected with his old coach Erik Ten Hag, with whom he previously worked at Ajax Amsterdam, and hopes to begin a fresh chapter with the Dutchman for the second time.
“To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way,” Onana said.
“Walking out at Old Trafford to defend our goal and contribute to the team will be another amazing experience. This is the start of a new journey for me, with new teammates, and new ambitions to fight for.
Onana has left the former Serie A winners after only one season. Last season, the outstanding custodian appeared 41 times for the Nerazzurri in all competitions, including a 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League final. Onana, on the other hand, played excellently in goal and showcased his excellent distributing abilities.
He will join the squad for their pre-season tour in the United States, where they will face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund before the start of the new season.
