{"id":296639,"date":"2023-11-11T22:24:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T22:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=296639"},"modified":"2023-11-11T22:24:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T22:24:11","slug":"ten-hag-adamant-andre-onana-will-prove-club-figures-wrong-over-recommendation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/ten-hag-adamant-andre-onana-will-prove-club-figures-wrong-over-recommendation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Hag ‘adamant’ Andre Onana will prove club figures wrong over recommendation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erik ten Hag's position at Man Utd is being questioned by some<\/h3>\n

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is adamant that his transfer judgement will win club figures over through Andre Onana coming good. The Cameroon goalkeeper suffered a disappointing start to life at United after Ten Hag battled to bring him through the door, but he looks to be coming into his own.<\/p>\n

David de Gea ended 11 years as United’s No 1 in July, leaving the club as a free agent at the expiry of his contract.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard’s refusal to accept a significant cut to his \u00a3375,000-a-week salary was reportedly the driving force behind his departure.<\/p>\n

Many supporters were left disappointed by the manner of De Gea’s exit after over a decade of service, given it didn’t become clear he would be leaving until after the season had concluded.<\/p>\n

But Ten Hag always planned to sign a new goalkeeper to replace De Gea between the sticks, and a reunion with Onana was at the top of his wishlist.<\/p>\n

He got what he wanted as Onana landed at Old Trafford in a \u00a347million deal, signing a five-year contract to cement his status as United’s long-term stopper.<\/p>\n

However, it reportedly took some convincing for Ten Hag to receive another of his former players after the club identified an alternative option.<\/p>\n

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According to The Independent, figures within the walls of Old Trafford heavily pushed for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old – who won the Yashin Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony earlier this month – was a popular choice after his eye-catching exploits at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Some chiefs reportedly believed he was ready to step up to an elite club after his crucial contribution last winter, with even his abrasive on-pitch personality admired in some corners.<\/p>\n

But United trusted Ten Hag, and so he signed Onana.<\/p>\n

The report adds that the Dutchman is adamant that people will see the 27-year-old at his best once United’s injury woes vanish and he has a full-strength team at his disposal.<\/p>\n