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Andre Onana reveals bold plan to improve Man Utd performance levels

  • Man Utd's goalkeeper admits he plans to take risks this season
  • Cameroon international endured difficult start to 2023/24 campaign but levels improved
  • The Red Devils targeting improved results after lowest-ever Premier League finish

By Jamie Spencer

Onana is heading into his second season at United
Onana is heading into his second season at United / David Hickey/ISI Photos/GettyImages
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Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has revealed he intends to take "a lot of risks" as the club target an improved 2024/25 campaign.

Onana endured a rollercoaster debut season off the back of a £47.2m transfer from Inter, making a number of high profiles errors as he settled into a new environment, but equally pulling off some big saves and huge performances to improve over the course of the season.

The Cameroon international hasn't been put off pushing the boundaries in risk-reward situations and has advised fans to expect risk-taking aplenty.

"That's me, and I think it's what you're going to see this season because I will take a lot of risks. I can tell you in advance already!" Onana told reporters ahead of Saturday's Community Shield.

"Be prepared because it's going to be this season, trust me! I will enjoy it even more when this season starts. The best teams in the world take risks. Building from the back, recognise things, situations, when the opponent jumps one against one, or when they press with three or with four.

"For me, it's important to recognise those kinds of things and make the best decision for the team. I will take a lot of responsibility and I think my back is huge to carry it all. I think it's going to be nice this season."

Andre Onana
Onana is hoping for an improvement on a mixed 2023/24 / Alex Livesey - Danehouse/GettyImages

United lifted the FA Cup in May after an underdog victory over Manchester City at Wembley. But it came after at the end of a season that included early Champions League elimination, without Europa League reprieve, and a lowest ever finish in the Premier League era – eighth.

"One hundred per cent, I don't think it was good enough last season because I'm coming from playing in the Champions League final [with Inter in 2023],” Onana commented.

"The FA Cup is important but not enough for Manchester United. The targets have to be really high and we will go for it this season. I'm really excited about the new signings and I think with the way my teammates are working hard every day, I'm very positive."

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