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David de Gea vs. Andre Onana: Former Liverpool defender questions Man Utd decision

David de Gea vs. Andre Onana: Former Liverpool defender questions Man Utd decision(C)Getty Images
Onana has had a difficult start at Old Trafford.

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique cannot understand why David de Gea was let go by Manchester United.

The Spanish goalkeeper left Old Trafford in the summer after protracted contract negotiations came to nothing, and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana was brought in to replace him.

The Cameroonian is seen as better with the ball at his feet than De Gea, whose stop-stopping abilities had also dropped off from his peak in recent years.

Nevertheless, Onana has made several mistakes in the start to his United career and many believe the swap was a mistake.

Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Enrique said something similar.

He explained: “What you have to remember is when David de Gea first signed for Manchester United, he didn’t start well either, and then he became a legend of the club.

“However, I don’t know how you can get rid of De Gea for free to sign Andre Onana. I loved David de Gea, he’s a good goalkeeper and he won the Golden Glove last season, so letting him go was strange.

“Onana was really good for Inter Milan last season, but he’s come to Manchester United and he’s under more pressure and it’s a new country, so I think he needs to adapt. I don’t know what went on inside between de Gea and Manchester United, because I don’t know how they got rid of him for free.

"I’m actually happy they got rid of him because I like to see United losing, but I loved De Gea as a goalkeeper for the club.”