Erik ten Hag believes Andre Onana will transform the way Manchester United play after bringing him in as his new first-choice goalkeeper.
The Dutchman placed Onana at the top of his summer shortlist following the departure of long-time servant David de Gea.
Despite being an excellent shot-stopper there were always questions surrounding De Gea's ability with the ball at his feet.
Ten Hag likes his goalkeepers to play out from the back and start off attacks - something Onana is extremely accustomed to having spent time under the 53-year-old's system at Ajax.
The Cameroon international is noted for his composure on the ball and excellent passing range, which was on full display during his Red Devils debut against Real Madrid on Thursday.
Man Utd would end up losing the pre-season friendly 2-0 but despite being unable to keep a clean sheet, Ten Hag was impressed but what he saw from his new acquisition.
Speaking to assembled media after the game, he said: 'He's a great goalkeeper and has a different profile. That's why we wanted to sign him. With him, something will change in our game.'
Onana signed for United earlier this month for a fee of £47million from Inter Milan.
The 27-year-old ranks as the third most expensive goalkeeper of all-time behind Alisson and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
However, former Red Devils keeper Ben Foster believes it is money well spent.
'He's obviously a very, very modern goalkeeper and that's what it is nowadays,' he told The United Stand.
'If Manchester United wanted to improve and progress, they had to sign Onana. That's the way that it goes and it's as simple as that.
'Whether or not the players around him are ready for that and be able to deal with constantly playing out from the back and him stepping up, acting like a real sweeper-keeper.
'I've seen the way he plays and he's super high up, comfortably comes running out with the ball.
'That remains to be seen [if his teammates are ready for that]. It'll be an interesting one but I do think it's the right move, probably.'
