Andre Onana has been left stunned after Manchester United slashed his wages in a dramatic turn of events, adding more pressure to an already turbulent debut season at Old Trafford.
The decision was due to a clause in his contract triggered by the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Although Onana was aware of the clause, reports by the Daily Mail suggest that the former Ajax and Inter Milan goalkeeper was left shocked last summer and even discussed the pay cut with sporting director Dan Ashworth.
However, the club still went ahead with the reduction.
Onana’s annual salary of €7,326,777 makes him one of United’s highest-paid players, but he has endured a challenging time at Old Trafford since his debut in 2023.
The Cameroonian’s dip in form has been concerning, particularly his performance in the first leg against Lyon, where he was at fault for all the goals conceded.
As a result, Ruben Amorim dropped Onana from the matchday squad for United’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
However, with his replacement, Altay Bayindir, failing to impress, Onana could be back in goal for the return leg at Old Trafford on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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