United spring surprise decision on key star ahead of pre-season tour – report

Manchester United have made a surprise decision on Andre Onana, following news that the goalkeeper sustained a hamstring injury in training this week.

Onana’s injury setback

Earlier on Saturday, it emerged that Onana had picked up a hamstring injury, which has ruled him out for United’s pre-season tour.

It was stated that the Cameroonian will be sidelined for between six to eight weeks, potentially keeping him out of United’s opening Premier League fixtures.

United kickstart their top-flight campaign on August 17 when they host Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Before that, the Red Devils begin their pre-season plans with an opening friendly against old foes Leeds United in Stockholm next weekend.

Ruben Amorim and his players will then fly out to the United States to take part in the Premier League Summer Series, where they’ll face West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton. United will then wrap up their pre-season with a home match against Fiorentina on August 9.

Typically, Onana would have remained behind at Carrington to continue his rehabilitation in an effort to recover and gain match fitness as soon as possible.

However, according to Sky Sports, United have decided against this, choosing instead to have Onana in the pre-season travelling party.

Onana to go on club’s pre-season tour

Sky Sports state, “The Cameroon international continues to be assessed and is believed to have responded well to initial treatment.”

“Various reports have suggested Onana will be out for up to six weeks and will miss United’s pre-season tour in the USA.”

“However, Sky Sports News understands that the plan remains for him to travel with the rest of the squad to the US.”

This information has been corroborated by Sam Cohen, who relayed the same on X.

🚨 Understand that Andre Onana is continuing to be assessed by Manchester United staff after picking up an injury.

I’m told that the early signs are that he has responded well to the initial treatment

Sources confirm that the current plan remains for him to travel to the US… pic.twitter.com/0GsDfNSyP0

— Sam C (@SamC_reports) July 12, 2025

That United are choosing to travel with Onana strongly suggests he still features heavily in Amorim’s plans and despite suggestions, the club has no immediate or definitive plans to secure the services of a replacement.

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