Andre Onana Surprise Striker in Cameroon Kickabout—Fans Say He Should Play Up-Front for Ruben Amorim!
Andre Onana Shows Off Unexpected Role as a Striker in Cameroon Match, Fans Jokingly Suggest He Should Play Up-Front for His Club
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, aged 29, surprised fans after he was spotted playing as a striker during a game in his homeland, Cameroon.
Last season, Onana faced criticism for his goalkeeping performances, which contributed to Manchester United’s poorest Premier League finish on record at 15th place. However, footage of him stepping onto the field as a center-forward received praise from supporters online.
In the clip, the towering goalkeeper, who stands at 6’3”, displayed impressive physicality, deftly shielding the ball with his back to defenders and demonstrating skillful touches to earn fouls from opponents. Fans commented humorously on his on-field abilities, with one joking, “Better ball handling than Hojlund,” suggesting he might be better suited for an outfield role.
Another fan humorously remarked, “They should send the full team here to train,” while a third quipped, “United have rubbish strikers, so they should play Onana up front.”
The playful video came amid rumors of transfers for Onana, with links to clubs in the Saudi Pro League and Ligue 1’s Monaco. Manchester United’s management seems eager to find a new first-choice goalkeeper, having expressed dissatisfaction with current options Radoslaw Majecki and Philipp Kohn. Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic has also been considered, though he is not expected to stay at Stamford Bridge long-term.
Onana, currently on holiday, was recently approached by a reporter and was asked about his future, to which he responded with a smile, “Will I leave? I don’t know, we’ll see!”
Since transferring from Inter Milan in July 2023, Onana has played 72 Premier League games for United, recording 18 clean sheets. As the club prepares for a potential squad overhaul following a disappointing season, the goalkeeper’s future remains a topic of interest. Fans continue to keep an eye on possible moves as Manchester United strives to rebuild for the upcoming campaign.