Man U set to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter

LONDON: Manchester United is closing in on the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for a fee of 47 million pounds (61 million USD, 55 million euros), multiple UK media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Onana, 27, played a major role in Inter’s run to the Champions League final and previously worked with United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax.

The Cameroonian will reportedly sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford to become the successor to David De Gea as the club’s number-one goalkeeper.

United will pay an initial 51 million euros with a further four million euros due in performance-related add-ons.

De Gea left the Red Devils earlier this month after 12 years at United.

The Spaniard struggled with Ten Hag’s preference to play out from the back, and Onana appears a far more natural fit for the Dutch coach’s philosophy.

Onana joined Barcelona as a 14-year-old after being spotted at Samuel Eto’o’s academy in his homeland.

Onana joined Barcelona as a 14-year-old after being spotted at Samuel Eto’o’s academy in his homeland. Agencies

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