Manchester United confirm the signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan in a £43m deal
Manchester United have completed the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for £43million after agreeing personal terms with the player on Sunday.
The Red Devils identified Onana as their priority target in the position following the expiration of David de Gea's contract at the club.
The Spaniard called time on his 12-year spell at United earlier this month after failing to agree a new deal - prompted by the reservations of manager Erik ten Hag over his suitability as the club prepare to challenge for major silverware.
Onana, 27, has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for another, which could keep the Cameroon international at the club until the summer of 2029.
United will now look to see Onana's visa processed in time for the goalkeeper to join up with the rest of the squad on their US tour.
Should he link up with the team, Onana could make his debut against Arsenal on Saturday in New Jersey before featuring in subsequent matches against Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
United's new keeper was spotted arriving at Milan airport on Tuesday, where he took a flight to Birmingham ahead of his medical.
And both the player and club had been tight-lipped on the transfer until Onana shared his thoughts on the move with Gazetta dello Sport.
'The important thing is to be honest and always tell people the truth,' the former Ajax shot-stopper said. 'I am a person who always wants new challenges.
'Playing in the Premier League and for a club like United is irresistible. All parties wanted this to happen.
'But what matters is that, even if I had stayed, I would have been equally happy because I never had any problems at Inter. Indeed, a magic was born in Milan that is almost difficult to explain.'
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