Manchester United star Andre Onana has publicly responded to Nemanja Matic, who labelled him “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the club’s history.
Earlier on Wednesday, Matic spoke at a press conference ahead of United’s Europa League quarter-final clash with Lyon and was asked about recent comments made by Onana.
After the 0-0 draw with Manchester City, Onana said that United are much better than Lyon – remarks that didn’t go down well with former Red Matic.
In addition to calling Onana one of the worst goalkeepers to ever play for United, Matic also stressed that the Cameroonian should be careful with his words, as he hasn’t yet earned the reputation of the club’s legendary shot-stoppers like David de Gea, Peter Schmeichel, or Edwin van der Sar.
Onana has now issued a response, as the pair’s exchange of words continues.
The 29-year-old wrote on X, “I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent.”
“We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud.”
He added, “At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same.”
Onana accompanied his message with a picture of himself lifting last season’s FA Cup.
I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent.
We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud.
At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same. pic.twitter.com/3easLRIz3d
— Andre Onana (@AndreyOnana) April 9, 2025
Matic joined United in 2017 from Chelsea. He spent five years at Old Trafford and despite an incredibly successful spell with the Blues, he didn’t win any silverware at United.
The Serbian featured in teams that finished second in the Premier League in 2017/18 under Jose Mourinho and in 2020/21 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Lyon vs. United kicks off on Thursday at 20:00 BST.
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