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Topics: Manchester United, Andre Onana, Premier League, Inter Milan, Transfers
Ryan Smart
Topics: Manchester United, Andre Onana, Premier League, Inter Milan, Transfers
Donny van de Beek has become the first Manchester United player to publicly address the impending arrival of Andre Onana to Old Trafford.
The Inter Milan goalkeeper could be announced as a new United player on Thursday, having travelled to the club's Carrington training ground to complete his medical.
And The Athletic report that a flight has been booked for the 27-year-old to join his new team-mates on their pre-season training camp in the United States.
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He will arrive at Old Trafford as a direct replacement for David de Gea, who left United after 12 years at the club following the expiry of his contract.
Onana, a Champions League finalist with Inter last term, fits into manager Erik ten Hag's tactical style, with his distribution one of his key attributes.
The deal did not get over the line in time for Wednesday's friendly against Lyon, however, which United won 1-0 at Murrayfield.
Van de Beek marked his return from a serious knee injury by scoring a superb volley - and gave his reaction to Onana's impending move after the match.
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Van de Beek on Onana signing
The Dutch midfielder played alongside Onana at Ajax prior to his £35 million move to United in the summer of 2020.
It hasn't been easy for Van de Beek at Old Trafford, with injury issues and a lack of consistent gametime meaning he has not produced top form.
But the Lyon volley could spark a return to the performances he showed consistently at Ajax - and the midfielder is excited about a reunion with Onana.
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When asked by MUTV about the Cameroonian's arrival, Van de Beek responded: "Yeah, he's a great goalkeeper. I played with him for many years.
"Great personality. He's good with his feet, he's good on the line. My expectations are high for Andre.
"He's a great person as well, I still speak with him sometimes. Yeah, he's a top class goalie."
The pair will hope to help United to more success this season as the club prepares for a return to playing in the Champions League.