First words from André Onana as a player of Trabzonspor.
The Cameroonian has released some statements upon landing at the airport in Trabzon:
I've just arrived and I can say I'm very happy. I'm starting a new project, a new adventure for me, and I'm very happy to be here. It's a very rewarding feeling to feel so much love from the people around you, they make you feel at home from the very first moment. I want to start working and reciprocate that love, making them happy on the field.
Onana's first assignment is not the easiest, as it is against Fenerbahce, which announced its new coach, Domenico Tedesco, in recent days. And above all, he will meet Milan Skriniar again, his teammate during the 2022/23 season at Inter:
Of course I'm ready, I'm always ready. In fact, I'd say I'm ready for this kind of thing. Every player wants to play and be involved in this type of game. Sure, we'll be playing against an important and strong opponent. But we're also aware of our strengths. It will be an important game for us.
29 years old, Onana leaves Manchester United after two very disappointing seasons, despite the English club having invested 50 million euros to prise him away from Inter. With the Red Devils, he made 102 appearances in all competitions, conceded 150 goals and kept 24 clean sheets. Among the few satisfactions, the FA Cup won in May 2024 by beating in the final the much-despised cousins of Manchester City.