The 'disastrous' moment that could ruin Onana's career

After a disappointing display in the unexpected loss against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup round two, goalkeeper Andre Onana is confronting the threat of his career at Manchester United fading, with trust in him almost completely depleted.

In the early hours of August 28, Manchester United was held to a 2-2 draw by the fourth-tier team Grimsby after 90 minutes, then lost 11-12 on penalties. However, the Red Devils’ tragedy began in the first half with two major errors by Andre Onana. In the 22nd minute, the Cameroonian keeper allowed Charles Vernam to score from close range.

Less than 10 minutes later, he made another fatal mistake by missing a punch on an easy cross, allowing Tyrell Warren to increase Grimsby’s lead to 2-0. On social media, many fans openly expressed their anger. Some bluntly labeled him as “the worst signing in Premier League history”, while others sarcastically said “Grimsby just needs to shoot because Onana is in goal.”

After two mistakes in regular time, Onana continued to disappoint during the penalty shootout. A moment widely shared showed him diving too early, allowing the Grimsby player to easily score in the opposite corner. To date, Onana has made 9 direct mistakes leading to goals in just over a year with Manchester United - the worst record among goalkeepers in Europe’s top five leagues.

In the context of Manchester United spending over £200 million to upgrade their attack but still failing to win any of the first three matches this season, Onana has become a clear symbol of the defensive collapse. Coach Amorim will surely reconsider the number one goalkeeper spot, as Altay Bayindir has not yet earned trust and Senne Lammens is being fast-tracked for signing.

The situation is even more bitter considering Grimsby’s squad value is only £3 million — a fraction of the value of Manchester United’s substitutes that night. Onana, once expected to elevate United with his ball-playing ability and Champions League experience, is now the most fragile link.

Some sources say West Ham is interested in him, but given his current form, few clubs are willing to take the risk. If he doesn’t improve quickly, Onana could be the first major signing to be offloaded early in the upcoming winter transfer window. For Manchester United fans, each new mistake pushes their patience to the limit.

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