Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has hit back at Nemanja Matic after the Sebian midfielder called him ‘one of the worst’ goalkeeper in the club’s history.
Manchester United will play Lyon in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday.
Matic, a former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder, who now plays for Lyon, had hit out at Onana for saying that Man United was superior to the French side.
A war of words has now started between Onana and Matic.
During a recent press conference, Onana said, “…Of course, it’s not going to be easy, but I think we are way better than them…”
The comment angered Matic who responded by calling the Cameroonian the worst goalkeeper in the Premier League club’s history.
“Onana said they’re way better than us? When you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history…”
Later, the former Inter Milan custodian took to X and stated that he did not intend to disrespect the French Ligue1 club.
The 36-year-old Matic left Chelsea to join the Red Devils in 2017 and left the Old Trafford in 2022 without winning an accolade.
Onana, on the other hand, has won the FA Cup which he achieved in 2024.
The United custodian wrote on X, “I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent.
“We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud.
“At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same. “
