Andre Onana quickly makes a name for himself in England. The goalkeeper was bought for tens of millions from Internazionale and immediately leaves his mark on Manchester United. This resulted, among other things, in a foul-mouthed outburst directed at Harry Maguire.
In England, Maguire is regarded as an experienced defender. When the Englishman made a mistake in the friendly match against Borussia Dortmund (2-3 defeat), Onana decided to give him some feedback. Via the official club channel, he explained his tirade, saying, 'I demand a lot from my teammates because they also demand a lot from me. So, we have to be very critical of ourselves and each other.'
'For me, it's an honor to play with such defenders,' Onana explained. However, the former Ajax player is on a mission in Manchester and does not tolerate mistakes. 'Harry is, like Lisandro Martínez, a great player. They are very important for this club, and I am happy to be part of it. Playing with those guys is amazing.'
Nevertheless, players like Maguire are also expected to perform at their best according to Onana. 'I talk a lot with him because I know he is a fantastic player. He is one of the captains of this team, which is a big deal. He is good with the ball, so I have high expectations for his buildup play. That's why I reacted that way. He is also just a great person, and our relationship is very good.'
'We have already discussed it together,' Onana said. The conclusion was to put it behind them. 'I explained to him that I mainly demand a lot from myself. If mistakes are made, we make them together. And there will be many more mistakes, but we shouldn't be afraid to tell each other the truth. That's part of life, and we learn from it.'
Onana aims to win trophies at Old Trafford. To do that, he believes players need to be demanding of each other. 'If we want to win silverware, we can be tough on each other. Let's not blow this out of proportion. Harry is a great guy, and I also think he's really good. So, let's keep going like this together.'
