It is still planned for goalkeeper Andre Onana to leave Manchester United in order to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations in the middle of January, despite the fact that the “Red Devils” are having a difficult time qualifying for the Champions League for the next season.

On January 15, 2024, the Cameroon team will play their first game in the Soccer African Cup (CAN Cup), which will be named after the tournament. Andre Onana, the goalie, is the player who Coach Rigobert Song plans to start for this match.

On the other hand, Talksport reports that Manchester United has achieved a consensus with the Cameroon Football Federation to release Onana so that he can resume his duties. The situation with the national team occurred on the evening of January 14, just a few hours before the opening match of the “Indomitable Lions” tournament.

After visiting the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon, Andre Onana continued to be present for the major match between Manchester United and Tottenham (Photo: Getty).

Clubs will have to release their players beginning January 1, 2024, in accordance with the regulations. Players that are called up for international service will be participating in the CAN Cup, which will take place from January 13 to February 11.

On the other hand, in the instance of Andre Onana, the “Red Devils” attempted to negotiate with the Cameroon Football Federation in order to obtain support in the challenging setting of force.

As a result, Onana will continue to start for Manchester United in the FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic, which is scheduled to take place in the third round. The Cameroonian goalkeeper proceeded to play in the crucial encounter between Manchester United and Tottenham on January 14, which took place almost five days later. The home team at Old Trafford is hoping to win this match in order to give themselves a chance to challenge for a top four position in the Premier League this season. This match is considered to be very crucial.

It is important to note that Andre Onana has the potential to return to Old Trafford in time for the FA Cup fourth round in the event that Manchester United wins against Wigan. This is the case if Cameroon gets eliminated early in the CAN Cup.

Therefore, this costly goalkeeper will not even miss a single match for the “Red Devils” during the month of January when they are playing. Onana will be absent from four matches for the “Red Devils” if Cameroon is successful in their performance and advances to the final of the CAN 2024 tournament.

Altay Bayindir is the individual that is anticipated to take over as the replacement for the former Inter saver. Following his transfer from Fenerbahce to Manchester United in the summer of 2023 for a fee of 4.3 million pounds, the Turkish goalkeeper has not yet made his debut for the first team of Manchester United.