Onana to be in Red Devils squad against Tottenham

André Onana will be available for the Red Devils’ league match against the Spurs after reaching an agreement with his country to delay his call-up ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The goalkeeper has been given permission to remain with his club for the side’s FA Cup 3^rd round fixture against Wigan Athletic on Monday and Tottenham’s visit to Old Trafford on January 14^th.

Andre Onana has agreed to play two matches in the space of 24 hours, after an agreement between the player, the club and the national team 🤯

🗓️ January 14 vs. Tottenham ⚪️
🗓️ January 15 vs. Guinea 🇬🇳

The goalkeeper will have a busy few days 😳 pic.twitter.com/PLe2HlTEzO

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Cameroon begin the tournament vs. Guinea just 1 day later on January 15^th. Premier League teams were given a deadline of the 1^st day of this year to release their footballers ahead of the AFCON, which starts in Ivory Coast on January 13^th. Still, the Red Devils and Cameroon have come to their own arrangement.

André returned to the UK today after being in Paris after his team’s 2-1 loss vs. Nottingham Forest on Saturday.