Onana leaves Man Utd fans speechless with moment of quality in Turkey

André Onana has rediscovered his confidence and needed just two games in Turkey to get the fans behind him.

The Trabzonspor goalkeeper, written off by many after a miserable spell at Manchester United, produced a moment of brilliance against Gaziantep — launching a pinpoint 60-yard ball that dropped perfectly for striker Paul Onuachu to score.

It was the kind of audacious, technically precise pass that once made Onana one of Europe’s most sought-after keepers, and it instantly set Turkish fans buzzing.

That assist wasn’t an isolated flash. It came as part of a promising start to his loan spell in Trabzon, a chance to rebuild confidence after 18 bruising months at Old Trafford.

Signed for £47 million from Inter Milan in 2023, Onana was expected to replace David de Gea and transform United’s build-up play.

Instead, he became a lightning rod for criticism. High-profile mistakes in Europe and the Premier League chipped away at his authority, while his assured passing often gave way to nerves under pressure.

By the start of this season, he had slipped out of Ruben Amorim's plans entirely, restricted to a single appearance in a League Cup defeat to Grimsby.

Turkey, though, is offering a reset. Even in his debut against Fenerbahçe, where he misjudged a cross for Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal, Onana bounced back with eight saves and earned Man of the Match.

That resilience — rediscovering the ability to respond within games — is precisely what deserted him in England. His distribution has already become a weapon again, while reports of a rousing dressing-room speech suggest he is embracing leadership responsibilities.

Trabzonspor supporters and Turkish media have welcomed his arrival with cautious optimism.

They know the flaws remain, but they also see a goalkeeper of stature rediscovering belief. For Onana, the stage is set: regular minutes, a passionate fanbase, and an environment far from the glare of Old Trafford.

It may be too soon to call it a full-blown revival, but with moments like that 60-yard assist, Onana’s second act has begun — and it looks far brighter than the one he left behind in Manchester.