Andre Onana: Trabzonspor considers a radical decision due to catastrophic performance.

The situation of Andre Onana, the Cameroonian goalkeeper, has turned into a true saga in European football. Following his transfer from Manchester United to Trabzonspor, expectations were high, but the reality has proven to be disheartening. The Turkish club is considering a “radical decision” regarding his performance, which has been far from what was anticipated.

Since the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Onana has found himself relegated to the bench, losing his starting position to Altay Bayindir. With the arrival of Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, the situation worsened further, leading United to loan him to Trabzonspor. What seemed like a promising fresh start on Turkish soil quickly turned into yet another nightmare for the player. Despite an encouraging beginning, his form has deteriorated drastically, and the mistakes that marked his time at Old Trafford have begun to resurface.

With 18 games in the Super Lig and only four matches without conceding a goal, Onana has failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of the last ten matches. His performance against Fenerbahce was particularly alarming, where he conceded three goals from three shots. The pressure on the goalkeeper has been mounting, with calls from the media and some fans for him to be removed from the team.

Recently, Kuzey Ekspres, a local media outlet, revealed that Onana is “at the center of the controversy” following his disastrous performance. The situation has reached a critical point, leading coach Fatih Tekke to call a private meeting with the goalkeeper, where he demanded that Onana “take charge of his career.” During this meeting, Tekke emphasized the need for Onana to recover, both mentally and physically.

“It is imperative that Onana becomes the player we know again,” Tekke stated while trying to boost the athlete’s morale. However, if his performance does not improve, Tekke will not hesitate to transfer the starting position to the backup goalkeeper. Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan also acknowledged that Onana’s high salary makes his stay almost impossible, and with each passing day, the chances of him returning to United increase, especially given the poor form he has been displaying.

On the other hand, Takvim reported that Tekke and his teammates are willing to support Onana during this difficult time. “We believe in you. You are one of the key players in this team. Everyone goes through rough patches. You are one of the best in Europe,” were supposedly Tekke’s words of encouragement. However, as reported by The Peoples Person, Onana seems to be without a place at United, and if he returns, the club will be willing to sell him next summer.

The story of Andre Onana is a reflection of the volatility of modern football, where stars can quickly become targets of fierce criticism. The future of the Cameroonian goalkeeper is uncertain, and the pressure for him to regain his form is mounting, not only to retain his position at Trabzonspor but also to safeguard his long-term career. The saga continues, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapters of this turbulent story.