when a club legend like De Gea decides to up and leave. The guy's practically part of the furniture at United! But now, the spotlight is on Onana. He might have had a brilliant season, but Manchester United is a whole new ballgame. Can he step up to the plate? We'll have to wait and see.
De Gea's future, though, is anyone's guess. MLS seems to be the rumour of the day, and why not? Its turned into a second home for many footballing legends. Theres always Saudi Arabia too - if he fancies filling his pockets a little more before he hangs up his boots.
I guess the management just had to grant ETH's his wish but it's a very sad one for most united fans. David DeGea was a fan favourite, his departure hurts and I hope he gets a good club where he would be loved and respected. At this point I just don't want to say much, let it not seem as if I'm pessimistic, I just hope Onana hits the ground running quickly. Despite the way things ended with DeGea, he has raised the bar for goal keeping at Manchester United. There must be no room for unnecessary mistakes or blunders, because if such begin to happen it would speak bad of him as well as ETH.
In fact, we can trace why De Gea was eventually released by United as a free agent. In addition to the huge salary, United are in the process of overhauling their squad under Erik Ten Hag. after all, the coming and going of a player in a club will not make that club leave too. this is a common thing, even so with coaches and anyone who is engaged in the football industry.
Well, if we have to compare De Gea and Onana.
IMO, De Gea is one level above Onana, despite the dip in form this season. however, why Ten Hag was reluctant to continue using De Gea's services. because, Ten Hag has a system that is not so ideal with De Gea. it doesn't matter how they become the last bastion in their team, but rather the modern goalkeeper. therefore, Ten Hag wanted Onana as De Gea's replacement. Onana is quite swift, she is agile, and very nimble. However, De Gea is still more reliable. it's just that, the difference is that Onana is a modern goalkeeper who participates in building attacks. Onana, has it, and De Gea doesn't. referring to what was quoted by Romano, everyone was on alert since wednesday because Ten Hag only wanted Onana. the deal is expected to be done/sealed next week. So, let's see if Onana will move to Old Trafford.