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.
22.07.2023 - 20:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
New Manchester United signing Andre Onana has told his Manchester United teammates they can achieve “great things” by sticking together.
The goalkeeper has already taken part in his first training session after jetting to the US on Friday, less than 24 hours after his unveiling. It’s not clear whether he will play a part in Saturday’s friendly against Arsenal in New Jersey.
The 27-year-old arrives on a £47.7m deal, taking United’s spending to around £102m this summer. After meeting fellow fresh recruit Mason Mount and the rest of the United squad, Onana has unpacked his feelings upon signing.
“It’s a real privilege to be part of this big club,” he told club media, being also keen to underline the importance of unity within the squad. “We have to be United. We have to be together and together we can achieve a lot of great things.
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“It’s a great honour to be part of this club and I think now it’s time to work hard and give back the trust they put in me.” Later taking to Twitter, he added: “Can’t wait to get started.”
Onana has conducted his first sit-down interview with United and the club released a snippet of their chat early on Saturday morning. "How excited am I? I'm very excited,” he said.
“For me, it's a big honour. It's a big privilege to be a part of this big club, part of this family, for me it's great. I'm really excited. I'm happy, and look, I'm really motivated and I'm really looking forward (to playing for Manchester United)."
Onana - who played under Erik ten Hag and with Lisandro Martinez, Antony and Donny van de
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