Trabzonspor have initiated plans to secure goalkeeper André Onana on a permanent transfer from Manchester United, with President Ertuğrul Doğan determined to negotiate a full deal before the end of the current campaign, sources have told Turkish-Football.
The 30-year-old originally arrived in Trabzon on loan following Uğurcan Çakır’s summer departure to Galatasaray and has since cemented his position as one of the Süper Lig’s standout performers.
Outstanding Form Triggers Executive Drive
Onana’s stellar performances this season—highlighted by an 81.5% save percentage—have convinced the Black Sea club’s hierarchy to pursue a permanent transfer rather than risk a summer bidding war.
President Doğan views Onana not only as a top-tier shot-stopper but also as an essential dressing room leader who elevates the team’s defensive structure.
Manchester United Prefer Permanent Sale Over Renewal
With Onana entering the final stages of his contract at Old Trafford, another temporary loan arrangement is deemed unlikely by the English side. Manchester United are eager to recoup a transfer fee before his contract expires, pushing Trabzonspor to open dialogue ahead of the winter window.
Trabzonspor hope that Onana’s comfort in Trabzon, combined with an early formal approach to Manchester United, will allow them to finalize an agreement well before the summer transfer rush.
