'Exceptional' - What Pep Guardiola and fellow stars have said about new Manchester United signing Andre Onana

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan.

The 27-year-old signed a five-year deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2028, following the agreement of a £47.72million fee with the Italian side. He is already in the United States, having joined up with his new teammates for their pre-season tour.

Having been handed the No.24 shirt, Onana could make his first appearance for United on Saturday, when Erik ten Hag's side face Arsenal in New Jersey.

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The 27-year-old is renowned as one of the best ball-playing goalkeepers in the world, meaning it is hardly surprising that Ten Hag was so intent on adding him to his squad. The Dutchman wants to gradually transform United's style of play and Onana will be key in making that possible, such are his capabilities in possession.

He is never afraid to take a risk with the ball at his feet and instigate attacks from inside his own penalty area. His style has earned him plaudits and praise right throughout his career.

With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what some of football's biggest names have had to say about him and his career so far.

Erik ten Hag

Few people know Onana better than the United manager. He worked with the Cameroonian shot-stopper in Amsterdam, awarding him almost 150 appearances under his stewardship, resulting in him once describing him as a "masterful goalkeeper".

Ten Hag said: "Obviously he's not yet back at his level from before the suspension, but that can't be expected from him.