Manchester United Acquires Goalkeeper Andre Onana to Replace David De Gea

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(Photo : CARLO HERMANN/AFP via Getty Images) Inter Milan's Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Inter on May 21, 2023 at the Diego-Maradona stadium in Naples.

Manchester United's quest for a goalkeeper has seemingly ended after agreeing to terms with Inter Milan for the transfer of Andre Onana, according to Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano.

André Onana to Manchester United, it’s finally here we go! 🚨🔴🇨🇲

Clubs are closing in on the agreement then Onana will travel for medical tests and contract signing.

Man Utd set to request VISA for Onana for USA trip.

Ten Hag will have the new goalkeeper he wanted. pic.twitter.com/hWQX9svsMV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2023

Multiple reports say United will pay around $60 million for their new top-choice goalkeeper. The 27-year-old will sign a contract that will run until 2028, with an option until 2029. The club is now preparing the paperwork and ironing out the final details to complete the signing.

The Cameroonian was an integral part of the Inter Milan squad that made the UEFA Champions League Final last season.

United boss Erk ten Hag has made some bold moves this summer to rebuild the club, including acquiring central midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea, stripping Harry Maguire of his captaincy, and buying a new goalkeeper in Onana to replace David De Gea.

Manchester United's history ends with David De Gea

Longtime Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea announced his departure this month after failing to agree to a new deal, ending 12 years and an iconic era for the club.

I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.

I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club. I took incredible… pic.twitter.com/6R7ezOEf1E
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 8, 2023

The 32-year-old Spaniard is the last player in the team to have played minutes under Sir Alex Ferguson, widely regarded as the club's greatest manager ever. The Scottish boss managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2012.

Several sides are interested in De Gea, including La Liga club Sevilla and some Saudi Arabian teams offering lucrative deals.