Published on 25.01.2024
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana’s struggles have followed him on to the international stage after the Cameroon star was dropped for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash.
Andre Onana allegedly became embroiled in another row with Samuel Eto’o after learning he had been dropped for Cameroon’s crucial African Cup of Nations match against Gambia.
The Manchester United goalkeeper has endured a difficult campaign since moving to Old Trafford in a £47million deal and some have questioned his role at the club following a catalogue of costly errors in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Onana’s struggles have followed him onto the international stage after the 27-year-old was dropped and replaced by his cousin, Fabrice Ondoa, for Tuesday’s huge match with Gambia.
A new report from Sport News Africa claims that Onana was far from happy after learning he would be omitted from the starting line-up for said match and became involved in a row with Eto’o, president of the Cameroon FA.
The pair, who were once close, have a similar past history and clashed during the World Cup in Qatar back in 2022; Onana ended up leaving the tournament early following a row about playing out from the back.
That altercation also led to Onana briefly quitting international football before he was coaxed back into the fold earlier in the season. It remains to be seen if he will be recalled for Cameroon’s Round of 16 clash with Nigeria at the weekend.
For now, Greenwood’s focus remains on his current responsibilities at Getafe, including their upcoming home fixture against Granada. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how this potential move to Barcelona unfolds and what it means for Greenwood’s career trajectory.
