With Yann Sommer’s contract ticking down, the Nerazzurri are reportedly in talks to bring the Cameroonian keeper back to Serie A.
André Onana could be set for a dramatic return to the club where he played the best football of his career. Currently on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, the 29-year-old goalkeeper has reportedly become Inter Milan’s top priority for the summer 2026 window.
The Search for Sommer’s Successor The move comes as Inter prepare for life after Yann Sommer. The Swiss veteran, now 37, is approaching the end of his contract in June and has been linked with a return to FC Basel or even retirement. According to The Daily Mail and Sports Mole, Inter’s board believes Onana is the ideal candidate to reclaim the #1 shirt, given his proven success in Simone Inzaghi’s system.
A Difficult Chapter at Old Trafford Since his €50 million move to Manchester United in 2023, Onana has struggled to maintain consistency. High-profile errors in European competitions led to him losing his place to Belgian youngster Senne Lammens.
- Current Status: Onana has reinvented himself in Turkey, losing only three of his first 16 games with Trabzonspor.
- Amorim’s Plan: Reports suggest Ruben Amorim has already green-lit a permanent exit, with United even willing to discuss a payoff to facilitate the transfer and clear his wages from the books.
The Financial Obstacle While Onana still owns property in Milan and is keen on the move, his Premier League wages remain the primary hurdle. Inter are hopeful that the goalkeeper’s desire to return to “home” will lead to a significant salary adjustment to make the deal a reality.
Player Profile: André Onana
- Age: 29
- Current Club: Trabzonspor (on loan from Man Utd)
- Inter Stats (2022/23): 41 appearances, Champions League Finalist.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
