Just before the announcement of his transfer to Manchester United, André Onana bid Inter Milan farewell with an emotional letter.
The Red Devils have now announced the capture of the Cameroonian goalkeeper in an official statement.
The Premier League giants have been eager to sign the 27-year-old to replace the departing David De Gea.
After tiresome negotiations that lasted for several weeks, the two clubs finally managed to find an agreement. The player has now signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with an option for a sixth.
Onana spent a solitary season at the Giuseppe Meazza, having completed a free transfer from Ajax last summer.
Yet, this was enough to forge a solid bond with the club and its supporters, especially following some stellar displays on the road to the Champions League final.
André Onana Bids Inter Milan And Their Fans Farewell In A Heartfelt Message
Onana said he fell in love with Inter, San Siro and the Curva Nord in his farewell message that also included a highlight video.
“I never imagined that a farewell would be so hard. A year ago I became a Nerazzurro, many people told me that this club and this city had something special,” posted the custodian on his personal Instagram account.
“Now I can confirm it. In my first days as a Nerazzurro I realised that this is a family, that being Interisti is a way of understanding life.
“I fell in love with San Siro, la Curva and the city. Now the circumstances are right for me to start a new journey in Manchester.
“I do it with great enthusiasm, but knowing that I will miss you. Eternal gratitude to all the interisti. You make this club great.
“Maybe one day our paths will cross again, but now it’s time to face new challenges and cheer you on from afar.
“Players come and go, but the club always remains, and Inter is above everything and everyone.”