Onana had deliberate to be within the UK in time to journey along with his new team-mates to the USA. However, his preliminary flight to Manchester on Tuesday night was cancelled.

Onana is able to prepare although and is in line to make his first look in a United jersey in Saturday's pleasant in opposition to Arsenal. He defined his delight at becoming a member of the Red Devils following the news of his switch.

Onana advised the United website: "To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way. Walking out at Old Trafford to defend our goal and contribute to the team will be another amazing experience.

"This is the beginning of a brand new journey for me, with new teammates, and new ambitions to struggle for. Manchester United has an extended historical past of unbelievable goalkeepers, and I'll now give all the things to create my very own legacy within the coming years."