# Is Andre Onana an Improvement on David de Gea for Manchester United?
Manchester United made a big move in the summer transfer window, replacing long-time goalkeeper David de Gea with Cameroonian international Andre Onana. The move cost United a hefty £47.2m, but is Onana an improvement on De Gea? According to Richard Keys and Andy Gray of beIN Sports, the answer is no.
## David de Gea’s Legacy at Manchester United
David de Gea has been a mainstay in the Manchester United goal since 2011, and has been widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world during his time at Old Trafford. De Gea has been an integral part of the club’s success over the past decade, winning four Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and one Europa League.
De Gea’s impressive performances have earned him numerous individual awards, including four Premier League Golden Glove awards and the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award in 2018/19. He also holds the record for most clean sheets in a single Premier League season, with 21 in 2017/18.
## Andre Onana’s Arrival at Manchester United
This summer, Manchester United opted to replace De Gea with Andre Onana in a £47.2m deal from Inter Milan. Onana will be Erik ten Hag’s first-choice goalkeeper for their new Premier League campaign, which begins at home to Wolves on Monday evening.
Onana is a highly rated goalkeeper and has been a regular for Cameroon since making his debut in 2017. He was part of the Cameroon squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and was named in the team of the tournament. Onana has also been named in the UEFA Champions League squad of the season for two consecutive seasons.
## Do Onana’s Skills Make Him an Improvement on De Gea?
Despite Onana’s impressive credentials, Richard Keys and Andy Gray of beIN Sports believe he is not an improvement on De Gea for Manchester United.
Keys believes that Onana will cost United as many points as De Gea used to save them. Gray then added that Onana’s ability with the ball at his feet is not enough to win football matches. Keys agreed, saying that it is De Gea’s ability to make saves that will win matches for United.
## Conclusion
It remains to be seen whether Andre Onana can live up to the expectations set by David de Gea at Manchester United. Onana is undoubtedly a talented goalkeeper, but it may take some time before he can match De Gea’s achievements at Old Trafford.