Long courted by Olympique Lyonnais, André Onana finally chose to continue his career at Inter Milan. Arrived last summer, the goalkeeper explained to Bein Sports the reasons for this choice.
In 2021, OL dreamed of achieving the great coup André Onana. At the time at Ajax Amsterdam, the goalkeeper then seemed on the way to joining France. But the Cameroonian’s choice ultimately fell on Inter Milan, which he joined last summer, at the end of his contract.
After alternating with Samir Handanovic at the start of the season, Onana began to chain the tenures, while performing well. At the microphone of Bein Sportsthe 27-year-old explained the reasons behind his refusal to join Les Gones: “I was speaking with President Aulas. But I mightn’t choose Lyon and leave Inter. I think Inter are a cut above. above Lyon (…) With Inter, I think I will have more opportunities to win the Champions League and major trophies.”
The forcing of Toko-Camp
However, OL had a major asset in their ranks. Currently on loan at Rennes, Toko-Ekambi has long been pushing hard to convince his compatriot to join him: “All the time he told me ‘we’re waiting for you’. He put pressure on me (laughs). Everyone follows its path, and it was important for me to join Inter.”
Insufficient ‘pressure’ to divert Onana from Inter: “For my career and my ambitions, it was important to come to Italy. I think they have better training for goalkeepers. I think I made the right choice . It was not easy to say no to Lyon.” While the Gones are struggling to get results with a disappointing 10th place, the Milanese are third in Serie A and qualified for the quarters of the Champions League. He will face the attractive Benfica team, in order to get closer to his dream of winning the European Cup.
