Man Utd confirm Onana exit as Carrick's transfer plan takes shape

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Manchester United have confirmed that

Andre Onana

has rejoined Trabzonspor on loan in a boost to

Michael Carrick's

transfer plans. Onana, 30, spent last season in Turkey, having

fallen out of favour at Old Trafford

.

The goalkeeper racked up 40 appearances to help Trabzonspor win the Turkish Cup and finish third in the Super Lig. Onana will now spend the 2026-27 season at Papara Park, with United announcing that

the move had been agreed

on Friday.

Trabzonspor will pay the Red Devils a loan fee worth £1.3million and cover Onana's wages - which have increased due to United's involvement in the

Champions League

- in full. The deal doesn't, however, include an option to buy.

Onana's departure frees up room for United to bring in a new goalkeeper, as Carrick was faced with having to integrate the

ex-Ajax

star back into the squad should he have stayed, while his wages would've taken room in the budget. The Red Devils have reportedly shortlisted

Leeds

goalkeeper

Karl Darlow

and

Wolves

' Sam Johnstone as options.

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United want to sign an experienced No.2

to support Senne Lammens, who had a brilliant first season after joining from Royal Antwerp last summer. Altay Bayindir served as his understudy in the 2025-26 campaign but United also plan to offload him.

The

Turkey

international is said agreed personal terms with

Besiktas

, who were linked with a move in January. Bayindir, 28, has only made 17 appearances in three seasons at Old Traffford and should he complete the move to Istanbul, he'll hope to enjoy the same uptick in his career as Onana enjoyed.

"I'm very happy, trust me. I'm living the best period of my life," the Cameroonian told Turkish outlet

Yeniasir

in December. "I can't complain, I'm very happy to be here. Sometimes I'm driving and a car cuts in front of me. 'Onana, stop, I want a photo'.

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"I think to myself, 'Yes, but we can do this in another way'. But when they see me, they're happy, and so am I. It was difficult at first, but now I understand.

"They are my men, I love them, and I love this feeling because they are very passionate. It's a wonderful thing. It's something you can't describe if you're not here.

"But the time I've spent here has been perfect for me. I'm happy to be here. It's a different lifestyle, but it's great. Truly incredible, amazing."