Inter Milan’s Andre Onana to join Manchester United after David de Gea’s exit; Here’s what we know

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Manchester United is planning to buy Andre Onana from Inter Milan after David de Gea’s departure. Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Andre Onana, the goalkeeper for Inter Milan, is expected to join Manchester United within the next 72 hours. Negotiations between the two clubs have been ongoing, and it appears that a deal for Onana is close to being finalized.

Despite having previous bids rejected, Manchester United is now preparing a third offer of over €50 million with additional incentives, which is highly likely to be accepted by Inter Milan. Recently, David de Gea made a public declaration regarding his departure from Manchester United in the upcoming summer, stating that he believes it is the opportune moment to embark on a fresh endeavor in his professional journey. Despite efforts to reach an agreement on a contract extension, the goalkeeper was unable to come to terms with the club.

Consequently, de Gea will bid farewell to Manchester United after a 12-year tenure following his arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2011. In the aftermath, Manchester United has reportedly identified Onana as the ideal successor to the departing goalkeeper and it seems that personal terms have already been agreed upon for a five-year contract. Currently earning around €74,000 per week at Inter, the 27-year-old is reportedly set to receive a basic salary of €125,000 per week upon joining the Red Devils.

Onana's exceptional ball-playing skills make him a significant upgrade in United's goal for the upcoming season. In the previous season, he showcased an impressive passing accuracy of 78% across all competitions, including over six successful long balls. Additionally, he displayed confidence in claiming high balls from