Andre Onana turned down Arsenal and Chelsea before joining Man United

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has revealed that he turned down approaches from both Arsenal and Chelsea before completing his move to Old Trafford in 2023.

Onana made the switch to United from Inter Milan, reuniting with Erik ten Hag, the manager who played a pivotal role in his rise to prominence at Ajax.

The Cameroon international enjoyed significant success in both Italy and the Netherlands, often being linked with high-profile moves.

In an interview with CARRE, Onana opened up about the transfer offers he received earlier in his career.

He confirmed that both Arsenal and Chelsea were among the clubs who sought his services while he was at Ajax.

However, he ultimately chose to join Manchester United to work once again under Ten Hag, a decision that has defined his career trajectory.

“I had Monaco, I had Nice, I had Atletico Madrid, I had Chelsea, Arsenal…” he revealed.

Arsenal Expressed Keen Interest In Signing Andre Onana

Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for Andre Onana in 2021 as his contract with Ajax neared its end.

However, after signing both Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya in the years that followed, they chose not to renew their interest when Onana moved to Inter Milan.

Onana’s time in the Premier League has been a mixed bag

Chelsea, on the other hand, were actively pursuing Onana alongside Manchester United in the summer of 2023. Goalkeeper has been a significant concern for Chelsea since Thibaut Courtois’ departure to Real Madrid in 2018.

His replacement, Kepa Arrizabalaga, struggled to impress, and Edouard Mendy’s tenure lasted only three seasons before he moved to Saudi Arabia, with Robert Sanchez brought in as his replacement shortly after Onana’s transfer to United.

Onana’s time in the Premier League has been a mixed bag, with standout saves interspersed with high-profile mistakes. As a result, rumors of a potential move away from United have started to circulate.

Despite the speculation, Onana is determined to stay at Manchester United and has no plans to leave at the end of the season.