Andre Onana agent has confirmed that. The player in charge has turned down two big offers from Premier League clubs before choosing to move to Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag was instrumental in convincing the goalkeeper to join the Red Devils for £47m this summer.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper made 145 appearances under Ten Hag at Ajax between 2017 and 2022 and the two share a strong bond. Both personally and in terms of playing style of football.
“It all started a few months ago. In April, many teams inquired about the player.” Onana representative Albert Botines said UFABET
“Tottenham inquired, Chelsea were very interested. There was a meeting in London too and Chelsea met Inter as well, but Ten Hag was the key.
“We are looking forward to facing a great manager like Guardiola and trying to win trophies with Manchester United.
Spurs have been looking for a long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris and Chelsea have been looking to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga. But they couldn’t grab Onana.
Cameroonian goofy chooses to live with Ten Hag, whom he knows his boss accepts and ready to face risks in his play.
While together at Ajax, they won three Eredivisie titles and two Dutch Cups.