He's staying with Ajax for another season, made that public 2 weeks ago, extended his contract and in return Ajax will cooperate with a transfer after next season.
Andre Onana - Inter Milan Goalkeeper
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
has that actually been stated?
By Onana's agent, yes: https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/3362875/onana-blijft-jaar-bij-ajax
Even before de Gea's recent poor form, he's never been a keeper to command his box, come out and claim a cross etc. Very much stays on his line. Which is great, he's the best reflex keeper in the world. But I think keepers can be so much more than that. The way Onana made his presence felt in his box was amazing to see. Ederson plays very similar.
btw as much as I enjoy seeing the praise for Onana (whom I rate very very highly both as a person and a goalie), his eagerness off the line can also be one of his weaknesses. I'll quote my other recent comment:
Good interview
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48147087
Ajax Amsterdam and Cameroon's Andre Onana says black goalkeepers have to work harder than white stoppers to make it to the top of European football.
The 23-year-old believes there is a misconception that black keepers make too many mistakes.
"I don't see the difference between white and black goalkeepers," he said.
"They're the same - they make mistakes. I make mistakes, everyone makes mistakes. Black keepers need to prepare well because it's not easy for us."
Onana's Ajax can reach the Champions League final on Wednesday, as they protect a 1-0 lead at home against Tottenham Hotspur, whereupon he could become the first black goalkeeper to contest the final since Brazil's Dida, who played for Milan in 2007.
The Cameroon international has played every minute of Ajax's Champions League campaign, which began in the second qualifying round in July 2018.
"We don't have a lot of black goalkeepers at the top and people already have in their mind that black goalkeepers are not confident or they make too many mistakes," Onana told BBC Sport.
"It's something we have to change. It's not easy for us to arrive at that level especially when you are black but for me it really doesn't matter - black or white, in the end I am a goalkeeper."
Onana has been first choice at Ajax since 2016 after joining them from Barcelona a year earlier.
He learnt his his trade at the Spanish giants after a move from the academy in Douala founded by Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o.
He feels his growth in recent seasons is because he can accept criticism.
Former Ajax, Juventus and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who is now the CEO of the Dutch club, is also helping his development.
"We talk more when I make mistakes because when you win, even if you make mistakes, no one is going to talk about that mistake," he explained.
"Nobody wants to lose but sometimes you have to lose to learn. When you are playing at a high level, I think the key is to be calm.
"It doesn't matter what happens because if you are calm you are going to absorb the pressure. Don't think too much about the game. Relax. Take your time.
"When you have the ball, you are the boss. You decide what you are going to do."
Andre Onana (left) and his cousin Frabrica Ondoa are both regulars in the Cameroon squad
Last Tuesday, Onana took another step towards winning the Champions League with Ajax as they beat Premier League side Tottenham 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-final.
Now Ajax are just 90 minutes from reaching their first Champions League final since 1996.
"We didn't expect to arrive in the semi-final and now we are here, we are going to fight to go to the final and win," he continued.
"We played against great opponents. Bayern Munich was not easy, we played against Benfica, Real Madrid and Juventus.
"It would be great for this young team but it's something very, very difficult but I hope we are going to make it."
While there are not many black goalkeepers playing in top leagues in Europe, his country has a rich history of producing top goalkeeping talent.
The roll call of Cameroon goalkeepers who have graced the Europe football scene is impressive.
Joseph Antoine Belle played for France's biggest clubs, including Marseilles, Bordeaux and St Etienne.
Jacques Songo'o played for Deportivo La Coruna while Thomas Nkono and Idriss Carlos Kameni both starred for Spanish club Espanyol among others.
The legacy is continuing not only with Onana but his cousin Fabrice Ondoa too, who plays for Belgian club KV Oostende.
Onana's performances like many of his clubmates has seen him linked with a move away from the Netherlands and he still dreams of a return to Spain and the club that gave him his first taste of European football as a 13-year-old in 2010.
"Barcelona is my home. When I go there all the doors are open. It's normal because I was there since I was young," he said.
"Everyone would love to go to Barcelona but for me it's important to play. I am happy when I play so I will try to play somewhere."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48147087
Ajax Amsterdam and Cameroon's Andre Onana says black goalkeepers have to work harder than white stoppers to make it to the top of European football.
The 23-year-old believes there is a misconception that black keepers make too many mistakes.
"I don't see the difference between white and black goalkeepers," he said.
"They're the same - they make mistakes. I make mistakes, everyone makes mistakes. Black keepers need to prepare well because it's not easy for us."
Onana's Ajax can reach the Champions League final on Wednesday, as they protect a 1-0 lead at home against Tottenham Hotspur, whereupon he could become the first black goalkeeper to contest the final since Brazil's Dida, who played for Milan in 2007.
The Cameroon international has played every minute of Ajax's Champions League campaign, which began in the second qualifying round in July 2018.
"We don't have a lot of black goalkeepers at the top and people already have in their mind that black goalkeepers are not confident or they make too many mistakes," Onana told BBC Sport.
"It's something we have to change. It's not easy for us to arrive at that level especially when you are black but for me it really doesn't matter - black or white, in the end I am a goalkeeper."
Onana has been first choice at Ajax since 2016 after joining them from Barcelona a year earlier.
He learnt his his trade at the Spanish giants after a move from the academy in Douala founded by Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o.
He feels his growth in recent seasons is because he can accept criticism.
Former Ajax, Juventus and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who is now the CEO of the Dutch club, is also helping his development.
"We talk more when I make mistakes because when you win, even if you make mistakes, no one is going to talk about that mistake," he explained.
"Nobody wants to lose but sometimes you have to lose to learn. When you are playing at a high level, I think the key is to be calm.
"It doesn't matter what happens because if you are calm you are going to absorb the pressure. Don't think too much about the game. Relax. Take your time.
"When you have the ball, you are the boss. You decide what you are going to do."
Andre Onana (left) and his cousin Frabrica Ondoa are both regulars in the Cameroon squad
Last Tuesday, Onana took another step towards winning the Champions League with Ajax as they beat Premier League side Tottenham 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-final.
Now Ajax are just 90 minutes from reaching their first Champions League final since 1996.
"We didn't expect to arrive in the semi-final and now we are here, we are going to fight to go to the final and win," he continued.
"We played against great opponents. Bayern Munich was not easy, we played against Benfica, Real Madrid and Juventus.
"It would be great for this young team but it's something very, very difficult but I hope we are going to make it."
While there are not many black goalkeepers playing in top leagues in Europe, his country has a rich history of producing top goalkeeping talent.
The roll call of Cameroon goalkeepers who have graced the Europe football scene is impressive.
Joseph Antoine Belle played for France's biggest clubs, including Marseilles, Bordeaux and St Etienne.
Jacques Songo'o played for Deportivo La Coruna while Thomas Nkono and Idriss Carlos Kameni both starred for Spanish club Espanyol among others.
The legacy is continuing not only with Onana but his cousin Fabrice Ondoa too, who plays for Belgian club KV Oostende.
Onana's performances like many of his clubmates has seen him linked with a move away from the Netherlands and he still dreams of a return to Spain and the club that gave him his first taste of European football as a 13-year-old in 2010.
"Barcelona is my home. When I go there all the doors are open. It's normal because I was there since I was young," he said.
"Everyone would love to go to Barcelona but for me it's important to play. I am happy when I play so I will try to play somewhere."
this statement is madness mate
I’ve only seen him and handful of times so I’m probably not the best judge
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Onana, Onana, Onana
Old batman song
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, Onana
Onana, Onana, Onana
Old batman song
And anybody who has seen the last ten games or so
Dunno... If psg offered a wedge of cash I'd be tempted as Buffon is 41 and im sure you could learn a lot off him... But other than that then yeah I think he's going to go somewhere he actually plays
Would probably be a big upgrade for juve and juve would be a big step up (also in financial terms) for him
After being motm last game vs Lille already as well
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Thats really good goalkeeping.
He's so good. Very proactive and is insane with the ball at his feet. Everything you want from a modern keeper. Would take him over De Gea.
Looked far less erratic tonight than he did when I saw him last season
I like him too, after watching DDG all these years I’d really like a proactive keeper next. This guy is really proactive.
He's really proactive indeed. Great goalie, Spurs should be looking at him as Lloris' long-term replacement.
He will end up at Barca
Ter Stegen is only 27, 4 years older than Onana.
Don't rate him. Too erratic for my taste.
He is still young... very young for a goalkeeper even.
Fantastic goalkeeper who I've wanted at United since last season.
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Unsual to see a goalkeeper be deemed too modern. Though I'm assuming the real issue here is Onana effectively (or directly) saying the way they're trying to play is wrong?
I think this might be related to his harsh criticism of teammates too. The new Cameroon GK looked completely lost today though and might have costed them 3 points there.
This guys seems like a right tit, Ronaldo lite without the career to back his ego yet.
I like him. Plays with confidence.
Weird for Cameroon to send probably their highest profile player home.
Weird for Cameroon to send probably their highest profile player home.
What did Onana say about his teammates?
I'm sure I read a tweet that he had a disagreement with Eto'o also, who Onana alleges is putting too much pressure onto the team.
Not that I have any good source but from Twitter talk of Cameroon fans I've been checking it seemed like he had a big disagreement with Song/Eto'o over the distribution (he didn't want to do long kicks, they wanted him to do it) as well as he's apparently been undermining and criticising the defenders too much. Don't think we'll learn more about this and we are anyhow only reliant on rumours, it is very unusual to let one of your best players go like this.
Cameroon would have gone through the group stage had they included the best African defender in the world
No matter what it's the coach's decision how to play. If he wants long kicks then the keeper has to do it. It's not for the keeper to decide the tactics.
As I wrote in the other thread, I think he's very good but will never play for Manchester United as soon as Erik Ten Hag is there. There's a bad relationship between them since their Ajax days.. I see him moving to Chelsea in the summer though. Inter need money, Chelsea need GK
Do you have a link that discusses that in more detail?
I do believe you just want to be aware more of the context.
Hopefully we stay well away from this one.
Not good enough for me, plus his drug ban is still very disconcerting to me.
Not good enough for me, plus his drug ban is still very disconcerting to me.