Cameroon goalkeeper has moved into the world’s top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers after completing a loan switch to.
The deal, which includes his salary paid by the Turkish club and performance-related bonuses, sees Onana join the list of the game’s highest-earning goalkeepers.
The move also gives the 30-year-old a chance to start afresh after a difficult spell at.
Signed to replace , Onana arrived with huge expectations but endured mixed fortunes as costly mistakes and inconsistent performances drew criticism during his time at Old Trafford.
Even so, his quality has never really been in doubt.
Before moving to England, the Cameroon international built his reputation with and later , where he played a key role in the club’s run to the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.
Trabzonspor’s willingness to take on his wages and include bonuses in the agreement shows the club believes the experienced goalkeeper still has plenty to offer.
For Onana, the coming season is an opportunity to put the disappointment of his Manchester United stint behind him and remind people why he was once regarded as one of Europe’s best goalkeepers.
His place among the world’s highest-paid goalkeepers is also another sign of the growing value of African talent in European football, with the Cameroon international now sitting among the biggest earners in his position.
