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Man Utd chief Murtough explains Onana choice

Manchester United football director John Murtough has welcomed new signing Andre Onana.

The Cameroonian goalkeeper joins United for a fee rising to €55m. Onana, 27, has penned a five-year deal with a 12 month option.

Murtough said: "Andre was our top choice to become the new goalkeeper for Manchester United, with exactly the right profile of technical attributes and personality.

"Having achieved success throughout his career, we know that Andre will further add to the winning mentality we are building within our squad.

"He is already one of the world's best goalkeepers, and at the age of 27, and we firmly believe that he can develop even further over the coming years."

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