Manchester United were relaxed about further recruitment during the summer transfer window and - in any case - that prospect was always going to be governed by potential outgoings.
21.07.2023 - 13:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are set to begin a new era in the coming days.
David de Gea has left, and a new face will now be standing between the goalposts for the Reds following the arrival of Andre Onana for £47.2m from Inter - and the new signing could make his debut as early as this weekend. Onana brings plenty of pedigree, having been one of the star players for Inter as they made their way all the way through to the Champions League final against Manchester City last season.
The Cameroonian will offer a better fit for United manager Erik ten Hag's style of play with his ability to get on the front foot with progressive passes and his ability to play out from the back. Ultimately, it was De Gea's difficulties in adapting his game to be able to do this which led to Ten Hag's initial doubts over the Spaniard.
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But once the mistakes became commonplace last season, the writing was on the wall. Costly errors against the likes of West Ham, Sevilla and Manchester City cost United dearly and helped Ten Hag decide to press on with the next evolution of his team.
De Gea departed Old Trafford as a United legend, having made 545 games in all competitions for the club. After 12 years as United's first-choice goalkeeper, De Gea knew exactly the sort of mindset it takes to stay at the top at Old Trafford - and his words could be the perfect advice for new incumbent Andre Onana.
"Only those playing in this position know how hard it is and how hard it is to be at your best year after year in a big team," he
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