Ruben Amorim U-turn: He’s ‘given assurances’ to one Red over his role – despite pushing to have him sold in May

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·13 août 2025

Ruben Amorim U-turn: He’s ‘given assurances’ to one Red over his role – despite pushing to have him sold in May

Andre Onana will enter his third season at Manchester United retaining his status as the side’s No.1 between the sticks.

Indeed, the Cameroonian international has seemingly done enough over the last two years to convince INEOS chiefs that he is capable of aiding Ruben Amorim’s project at Old Trafford – despite it previously being claimed that he would be offloaded this summer.

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Back in May, and towards the end of another turbulent campaign, GiveMeSport (amongst numerous other outlets) reported that Amorim had instructed the board to part ways with Onana when the window opened. Three days later, when he was dropped from the coach’s squad to face Aston Villa on the final day, the Old Trafford faithful were of the belief that they had seen the last of Onana in United colours.

United rule out Gianluigi Donnarumma move in favour of sticking with Onana

Onana has frequently come under fire for his performances. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

It seems as though some form of U-turn has taken place behind the scenes in recent weeks, however, as United have opted against pursuing a new shot-stopper.

They even made an effort to squash links to Paris Saint-Germain outcast Gianluigi Donnarumma last night, with BBC Sport’s Simon Stone insisting there had been ‘strong push back’ from the Red Devils hierarchy over a potential move for the Italian.

Instead, Donnarumma looks to be Manchester City-bound.

What Amorim has told Onana in the build up to 2025/2026

When Martin Lipton verified City’s interest in Donnarumma, he added that Onana ‘has been given assurances’ that he will be Amorim’s first choice when 2025/2026 gets underway.

Of the transfers United could make before the window closes in a few weeks’ time, a ‘keeper is not a ‘priority’, meaning responsibility will fall entirely onto the former Ajax and Inter Milan man along with his backup, Altay Bayindir.