Andre Onana has explained why he was caught on camera yelling at Harry Maguire during Manchester United’s pre-season friendly with Borussia Dortmund at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday.
The Bundesliga club won 3-2.
The Cameroon international goalkeeper, who has completed a $62 million transfer to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window, has wasted no time in making his voice heard as part of a new defensive unit.
Onana was spotted screaming at Maguire at one stage, with the United defence opening up far too easily.
The 27-year-old made no apologies for getting on the case of those in front of him — even if they have been at the club considerably longer than he has.
“I demand a lot of teammates because they demand a lot too, they trust in me. They play a lot of balls back to me, so I have to give them the confidence and I want my players to give me the confidence too.
“I demand (from) them a lot and I will demand from them a lot because they are great players. Now, for me, it’s a big honour to play with these defenders. (Lisandro) Martinez and Harry are doing great things. They are important players for the club. I’m very happy to be part of this team and playing with them is something great,” Onana told MUTV.
Maguire has been stripped of the captain’s armband for 2023-24 as Bruno Fernandes inherited those responsibilities.
United’s Premier League opener is on August 14 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
