Home Football Andre Onana was passed over by Barcelona, but he went on to become Ajax’s No. 1 and fund an electric system in his mother’s hometown

Andre Onana was passed over by Barcelona, but he went on to become Ajax’s No. 1 and fund an electric system in his mother’s hometown

Football — 11/02/2023

MAN UTD made signing a custodian a priority, and Andre Onana will be the new man in goal at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils paid £47 million for the Cameroon custodian, who will replace David De Gea in goal.

Man Utd have signed Andre Onana for £47million9Man Utd have signed Andre Onana for £47millionCharitable Onana has a foundation and provided electricity for his mum's village in Cameroon9Charitable Onana has a foundation and provided electricity for his mum’s village in CameroonCredit: Instagram / @foundation_andreonanaKids from unprivileged backgrounds are also supported by Onana's charity9Onana’s nonprofit also helps children from low-income families.The Cameroon international shone throughout the club’s progress to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.He thrives in competition, having helped Inter Milan reach the final last season.The 27-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract for roughly £6.2 million each year.And the goaltender has made certain that the fortune he has amassed as a result of his popularity has been shared with his hometown.

It was stated in 2020 that Onana utilises a portion of his pay to build an electric system that gives power to a tiny African community.

The compassionate sportsman also has a foundation that helps children who have had difficult lives.

He began his youth career at Barcelona, but irritated the Catalan giants by turning down a contract offer to join Ajax at the age of 18.

However, the selection was plainly justified, as Onana has gone on to become one of Europe’s top keepers.

CAUSE FOR CHARITY

Onana, who was born in Cameroon, had no intention of supporting his mother’s hometown of Mengueme.

But, after securing a £20,000-per-week contract with Ajax in 2019, he decided he needed to give something back.

Onana used his money well, establishing a power grid that gives electricity to the Essoessam people.

He brought Menguene out of the dark and reduced their reliance on paraffin lamps.

When Onana earned £20k-per-week he funded a power grid in Menguene9When Onana earned £20k-per-week he funded a power grid in MengueneCredit: Instagram / @andreonana.24The Andre Onana Foundation was set-up in 2016 to help young African children9The Andre Onana Foundation was set-up in 2016 to help young African childrenCredit: Instagram / @andreonana.24

This isn’t his only philanthropic contribution.

In 2016, Onana established his foundation to assist young African children by providing them with access to a better education, medical treatment, and assistance to those afflicted by terrorist acts.

“I know first-hand what many children in my country are suffering,” he revealed.

“Inside me I feel that I must help them to have a better future.”