Andre Onana Seals Season-Long Loan Move to Trabzonspor

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has officially completed a season-long loan transfer to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor. The deal, which is subject to international clearance, will see the Cameroonian shot-stopper join the Turkish side for the entirety of the 2025-26 season, with his loan spell set to conclude in June 2026.

Sources indicate that the loan agreement includes no loan fee for Manchester United and crucially, no buy-out clause. This suggests that Onana is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of his loan spell, though the absence of a permanent transfer option leaves his long-term future at the club open to speculation.

Onana joined Manchester United in July 2023 from Inter Milan for a reported fee in the region of £44-51 million. During his tenure at the club, he made a total of 102 appearances across all competitions, registering 24 clean sheets. However, his time at Manchester United has been marked by inconsistent performances and scrutiny, particularly in the early stages of the 2025-26 season where he did not feature in the club's opening three Premier League fixtures.

The move to Trabzonspor presents Onana with an immediate opportunity to secure regular first-team football. The Turkish club is currently enjoying a strong start to their 2025-26 Süper Lig campaign, sitting in second place with a record of three wins and one draw from their opening four matches, having conceded only one goal. This defensive solidity, with an average of just 0.25 goals conceded per game, highlights the team's current form.

Reports suggest that Onana will see his wages effectively doubled at Trabzonspor compared to his earnings at Manchester United. The transfer also comes amidst some speculation regarding player dissatisfaction or surprise at his departure from Manchester United, though official statements from the club have been amicable, with Manchester United wishing him well on his temporary move.