Graeme Souness Criticizes Erik ten Hag for Letting Man Utd Star Go
Graeme Souness, a former Liverpool legend, has raised questions about Erik ten Hag’s decision-making at Manchester United. Souness believes that the club should have retained David de Gea instead of signing Andre Onana for almost £50 million from Inter Milan last summer.
De Gea, who spent over a decade at Old Trafford and holds both club records for appearances and clean sheets as a goalkeeper, left the club after contract negotiations fell through. However, his replacement, Onana, has not lived up to expectations this season in a team struggling to secure a spot in the Champions League.
Souness criticized the decision to spend such a significant amount on a goalkeeper when there were other areas of the team that needed strengthening. He questioned whether Onana has truly made a difference and suggested that the money could have been better utilized elsewhere.
Despite Manchester United’s struggles this season, they managed an impressive comeback victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final. Currently sixth in the Premier League, the Red Devils face Coventry City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Souness’s comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding Manchester United’s recruitment strategy and the impact it has had on their performance this season. As the team continues to fight for success on multiple fronts, the pressure is on to deliver results and justify their transfer decisions.