Onana's Turkish Life: A Loan that Could Rewrite Manchester United's Plans
25 December 2025
Onana's Turkish Life
The Cameroonian keeper André Onana has praised life in Turkey, on loan with Trabzonspor, hinting at a possible permanent exit from Manchester United.
Onana described his situation as ideal and extraordinary, using adjectives to express what he calls the best spell of his career.
Last September he moved to Trabzonspor on loan, two years after joining Old Trafford for 47 million pounds.
He's started brightly in Turkey, earning a starting spot as Trabzonspor's goalkeeper, which sits third in the league.
Onana told Daily Mail he is very happy, living the best spell of his life and happy to be there.
Looking Ahead
Sometimes I drive, and a driver stops for a photo; I say perhaps we do it another way.
When fans see me they are happy, and so am I. It was hard at first, but now I understand they are my joy.
Onana says the time here has been perfect: a different lifestyle, but wonderful, amazing and exceptional.
He had been seeking a chance to play regularly after Manchester United signed goalkeeper Sine Lamins for 21.7 million.
His loan runs to season's end; there’s no buy option, and United's contract ends in 2027, keeping a modest fee possible.
Punchline 1: If saves were punchlines, Onana would be a stand-up pro.
Punchline 2: The Turkish coffee is strong, but his defense is stronger.
