Why Man Utd may refuse to sell error-prone Onana despite his poor form – explained.
Man Utd may block Onana’s sale unless they can secure a profitable deal, given their financial constraints.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After being dropped for United’s 4-1 loss to Newcastle following costly mistakes against Lyon, Onana may now stay due to financial concerns. The Athletic reports Profit and Sustainability Rules, combined with his high wages, could prevent a sale.
THE EXPLANATION
With United having invested over £47m (£62m) in Onana’s signing from Inter, Ornstein suggests the club can only approve a sale at a profit – any lower fee would count as a damaging PSR loss.
“It does raise questions about the future of Onana,” he explained to NBC Sports. “He joined for £47.2 million in the summer of 2023, signing a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Unless somebody came in with huge money for him, the hopes of United selling him for a profit are almost non-existent, and that would mean a PSR profitability and sustainability loss, which could rule out the possibility of selling him.
“He has switched agents in recent months. That was meant for a new contract or improved terms. He may now have to look at trying to shift his player, and this would not have been expected for Manchester United.”
DID YOU KNOW
Despite being contracted until 2028, Onana faces growing discontent from teammates over his form, potentially forcing an exit. Without suitable offers, United may have no choice but to demote him to a backup role.
WHAT NEXT?
Manchester United face Lyon in Thursday’s Europa League decider after Onana’s two mistakes left the quarter-final tie finely balanced at 2-2 following the first leg.
