In a dramatic turn of events at Old Trafford, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has launched a fierce criticism of goalkeeper André Onana following a series of costly mistakes in their recent 3-2 win over Ipswich Town. Amorim’s post-match remarks have sent shockwaves through the football world, as he openly questioned Onana’s future at the club.
“Onana will NEVER be my No. 1 next season—he’s FINISHED!” Amorim declared during the press conference. “Can someone explain why he came off his line like that?! He keeps making the same mistake in training, and now it’s costing us in matches! He has ZERO leadership, ZERO composure—this is NOT the goalkeeper a top club needs! I don’t know what Erik ten Hag was thinking when he signed him, but no wonder he struggled! Get him OUT of my club—he’s NOT in my future plans.”
The incident that triggered Amorim’s frustration occurred just four minutes into the match when a mix-up between Onana and new signing Patrick Dorgu gifted Ipswich an early goal. Both players hesitated over a through ball, allowing Jaden Philogene-Bidace to capitalize and score. Matters worsened when Dorgu was sent off in the 43rd minute for a reckless challenge, leaving United to fight with ten men.
Despite being a man down, United managed to secure victory through an own goal from Sam Morsy and strikes from Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire. However, defensive errors—especially those involving Onana—dominated post-match discussions.
Onana’s struggles this season have been well-documented. Earlier in the campaign, he was heavily criticized for conceding a soft goal in a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest, when Morgan Gibbs-White’s routine shot slipped past him.
Frustration among fans is growing, with social media flooded with calls for Onana’s departure. One fan wrote, “How many more times does Onana need to cost us points before he’s benched? Amorim is right—he has to go!” Another added, “He keeps making the same mistakes. Why is he still starting?!”
Amorim’s stance marks a clear shift from his previous approach, where he had defended Onana despite past errors. Now, his patience appears to have run out.
Onana’s future at Manchester United is now in serious doubt, with reports suggesting the club is already scouting potential replacements. Porto’s Diogo Costa and AC Milan’s Mike Maignan have emerged as possible candidates.
As the season progresses, pressure on Onana will only increase. Whether he can regain Amorim’s trust and silence his critics remains uncertain. For now, the message from the manager is clear: drastic improvement is needed, or Onana’s time at Manchester United could be coming to an end.
