‘Chapter at United is closed’: Romano provides damning verdict on player who’s contracted to Old Trafford until 2028

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Andre Onana has no future at Manchester United, despite being contracted to the club until June 2028.The goalkeeper is spending the season on loan with Trabzonspor – a deal that was agreed in the dying embers of the summer transfer window after he had fallen entirely out of favour under Ruben Amorim.How United came to the decision of parting ways with Onana(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Having already dropped behind Altay Bayindir in the pecking order for the Premier League, Onana’s only appearance for United in 2025/2026 came in the second round of the Carabao Cup away to Grimsby Town back in August.He conceded two first-half goals to the League Two opposition and, when United had managed to pull back two late goals courtesy of Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire, Onana conceded 12 penalties in the shootout.The tie would go on to spell the end of his turbulent United career, although he will return to M16 next summer to assess his options. From the club’s point of view, it’ll be anywhere but Old Trafford.Onana will not see out 2029 contract with United(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)To add to the 29-year-old’s woes, he has been omitted from Cameroon’s squad for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations campaign, with the tournament kicking off later this month.“Andre Onana’s chapter at Manchester United is closed. He’s been left out of the AFCON squad by Cameroon,” said Romano when reacting to the news on YouTube.“Onana will be back at Manchester United in June trying to find a new solution, because Man United believe that the chapter with Onana is over.” Appearances Goals conceded Clean sheets 102 150 24 *Onana’s record at United, as per TransfermarktIn the meantime, Amorim and the coaching staff are pleased with Senne Lammens, who was brought in to replace both Bayindir and Onana on deadline day in September.