Louis Saha has backed goalkeeper Andre Onana to be a game changer at Manchester United next season. The Cameroonian was signed for £43.9 million from Inter Milan earlier this month. He has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No. 24 shirt .
Onana, 27, will replace David de Gea between the sticks after the Spanish goalkeeper was released as a free agent this month after a 12-year stay. The former Ajax custodian is known for his passing ability and composure in possession — things De Gea lacked.
Saha reckons Onana will be an important addition to the squad next season and will change the dynamics in the club's backline, telling BettingOdds.com:
Onana has made his non-competitive debut for the Red Devils. He played the full 90 minutes as United lost 2-0 to Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly in Texas.
Last season was a step in the right direction for Manchester United. They secured a return to the UEFA Champions League by finishing third in the league and also won the EFL Cup, ending a six-year trophy drought.
They also reached the FA Cup final, losing to Manchester City. Louis Saha has backed the Red Devils to have a prominent say in the title race next season. The former Manchester United striker told the aforementioned source:
Manchester United have signed Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans (short-term deal for pre-season). Meanwhile, Alex Telles, Anthony Elanga, Zidane Iqbal, David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones have been shown the door.
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