Andre Onana is gearing up for a stronger chapter at Manchester United, drawing strength from advice shared by club legend Edwin van der Sar.
After a season filled with errors and growing doubts about his consistency, the Cameroonian goalkeeper remains focused on the road ahead. His turning point, he says, stems from something simple yet powerful Van der Sar once told him.
“I’ll take one from Edwin,” Onana said. “He was always telling me, ‘Andre, it doesn’t matter what happened, everything is temporary’.”
It’s a message that has stuck with him through the toughest moments of his debut season at Old Trafford.
Onana arrived with high expectations but has faced intense scrutiny following a series of mistakes. Yet, Van der Sar, who understands the demands of guarding United’s net, remains optimistic.
“I think that it’s quite early, but Andre has a fantastic career in front of him,” he said. “He’s gaining more experience. He has all the qualities that a goalkeeper needs.”
