Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has emphatically declared that Manchester United is the biggest club in the United Kingdom, and there has never been any doubt about it.
Onana, who is currently on international duty with the Indomitable Lions at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, asserts that United will soon find their groove and reclaim their spot at the top.
“We are the biggest club in the country; remember what I say. We are Manchester United, and if we do the right things, we will be at the top. It is time to start,” Onana said.
Trouble for Manchester United with André Onana set to rejoin national team
In August 2023, Capemedia.Africa reported that Manchester United were grappling with a delicate goalkeeping situation as their first-choice shot-stopper Andre Onana neared international return.
United broke the bank to price the former Ajax man away from Champions League finalists Inter Milan in a £47.2m deal to take care of their goal after letting go of David De Gea who had served them since 2011.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper hung his gloves after he was sent home for clashing with Indomitable Lions head coach Rigobert Song at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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The record English champions have now been forced to do without their pricey asset. Onana has however been blowing hot and cold in Manchester dividing opinion in football quarters.
The 34th edition of the global showpiece was previously set to be held in June and July 2023 but was moved to January 12 to February 11, 2024, due to the heavy rains in Ivory Coast.
With that, the former Ajax goalkeeper will miss league games at home to West Ham and Tottenham and two away games at Aston Villa and Wolves. He will also miss an FA Cup third-round match and possibly, the fifth round.
