Andre Onana will join Cameroon’s national team for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. After Spurs’ game with Manchester United on January 14.
The Daily Mail previously reported that the club plans to negotiate the release of their number one goalkeeper to play for the national team. In fact, Premier League teams are required to release players from 1 January.
Onana is set to feature for Erik ten Hag’s side in Monday’s FA Cup tie with Wigan. But the Red Devils are hopeful Onana will stay with them for longer ทางเข้า UFABET
That would result in Onana traveling to host country Ivory Coast to join Ricobert Song’s team less than 24 hours. Before Cameroon will play their opening game against Guinea.
According to The Athletic, both Cameroon and Manchester United have reached an amicable agreement on the goalkeeper’s scheduled departure date.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are keen to respect the player’s desire to represent his home country. This agreement is thought to have come from a previous understanding that Onana would not play in the Africa Cup of Nations.
During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Onana left the Cameroon national team camp during the tournament. After having a serious disagreement with Song.
But it is believed that Samuel Eto’o, who heads the FECAFOOT federation has worked to repair the rift until Onana returns to the national team.
If Cameroon are eliminated in the group stage, He will be able to return to Old Trafford without missing a single game against the Red Devils. Song’s side will play their final group match against Gambia January 23.