Ruben Amorim and Jason Wilcox agree on Andre Onana’s Manchester United exit

The Daily Mail reports that Amorim was frustrated by Onana’s hamstring injury early in pre-season. The manager is also said to be concerned about him becoming a distraction after Senne Lammens arrived late in the window.

There are concerns that keeping Onana around could shift focus away from new signing Senne Lammens, who needs time to settle into his role as the team’s new first-choice keeper.

Reports say Amorim and United’s director of football Jason Wilcox met and agreed it was best for all sides if Onana moved on, at least temporarily. While there may still be questions over whether it’s the right move long-term, the two were aligned over what came next.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Ruben Amorim and Jason Wilcox on Andre Onana’s exit decision

Andre Onana’s future at Manchester United came into question after the club moved for Senne Lammens, who joined on deadline day from Royal Antwerp.

Lammens arrived at Old Trafford in a deal worth an initial £18.1m, with add-ons potentially increasing the final fee. The 23-year-old is expected to compete for the starting role this season.

The Daily Mail reports that Sir Jim Ratcliffe supported the decision made by Wilcox and Amorim to move Onana out of the squad.

According to the same report, Onana was said to be surprised by Ratcliffe’s backing of the move, which made it clear that there was no way back for him under Wilcox and Amorim’s leadership.