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Andre Onana has endured a rollercoaster debut season with Manchester United and was asked about his thoughts on his move after an emotional return to his former club
Andre Onana insists he has no regrets over joining underperforming Manchester United after returning to Inter Milan over the weekend.
The Cameroon goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford in the summer for £47million after playing a key role in Inter’s cup triumphs and Champions League final run in 2022-23.
Nine months down the line and Onana returned to see familiar faces on Sunday, watching the Italian giants in their 2-2 draw with Cagliari at the San Siro - a result that moved them a step closer to the Serie A title. Onana, a league winner with the club, was asked about his thoughts on the Nerazzurri and whether he regretted quitting the side for Old Trafford.
He was firm on his answer declaring: “I am happy where I am. But I am really happy for Inter, a fantastic team with amazing players and an excellent coach. It’s thrilling to think about what we achieved together last season.
“Inter is a family for me, I love the fans. I wish them all the best. Regrets? No, I’m happy at Manchester United. But I’m so happy for Inter, the club is incredible, and this team is fantastic.”
Onana’s return comes as Inter inch towards the Italian title. He revealed that the reason for his visit was to wish his former side all the best.
“That’s why I came here,” he added. “I won’t be able to be here next week, so I came today to congratulate them. It’s a historic moment for Inter, and I am really happy for the team, which has worked incredibly well this season. I hope they continue to win in the next few years.”
While Inter are on their way towards yet another Serie A crown, Man United’s form has suffered this term. The 2-2 draw with Bournemouth leaves Erik ten Hag’s side in seventh and while a top four finish is still mathematically possible, it seems highly unlikely.
Onana’s own form has also fluctuated this term. He made a series of costly errors earlier in the campaign. The 28-year-old has also conceded an eye-watering 68 goals this term in all competitions.
Revealing how he overcame those challenges, Onana revealed: “Six months before, I was seen as the best. Then it can be that in six months, everything changes and you just have to deal with the situation. In life, everything is temporary.
“We are in this together. I want to thank Tom [Heaton], Altay [Bayındır], Richard [Hartis] and Craig [Mawson]. It’s been a difficult time, a difficult situation, a difficult start for me.
’’They were there with me. They told me, ‘Andre, listen, we know who you are. We were sitting in front of the TV, we were watching you playing the Champions League semi-final. You were almost close to winning against City in the final.’
“‘So we all know who you are. Take your time. Most of the keepers who have been here at Manchester United had difficulty in the beginning.’”