Albert Botines, the agent to Andre Onana, has claimed the goalkeeper snubbed two major Premier League clubs before signing for Manchester United.
According to Botines, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag was vital in convincing Onana to join the Red Devils in a £47million deal earlier this summer.
The 27-year-old played 145 times under Erik ten Hag between 2017 and 2022 at Ajax and the two have a strong relationship, both personally and in terms of the style of football they prefer.
‘It all started a few months ago,’ Albert Botines, Onana’s agent, told Calciomercato. ‘Towards April, many inquired about the player.
‘Tottenham have asked for information. Chelsea have had a very strong interest. There were meetings in London and Chelsea also met with Inter, but ten Hag was key.
‘We are looking forward to facing great managers like Guardiola and trying to win titles with Manchester United. We have a great desire to excel.’
Onana is represented by Goal Management, an international career management agency owned by Botines. They also look after Hector Bellerin and Kiko Femenia.