Man United rookie Andre Onana funds an electric grid for mother’s hometown and found kids from privileged backgrounds

MAN UTD made signing a goalkeeper a priority – and the new man between the sticks at Old Trafford will be Andre Onana.

The Red Devils splashed £47million on the Cameroon shotstopper who will replace David De Gea between the sticks.

Man Utd have signed Andre Onana for £47m

Charitable Onana has a foundation and provided electricity for his mum’s village in Cameroon

Kids from unprivileged backgrounds are also supported by Onana’s charity

The Cameroon international was a revelation in the club’s Champions League run to the semi finals in 2019.

It’s a competition he thrives in, after helping Inter Milan reach last season’s final.

The 27-year-old has signed a five-year deal reportedly worth around £6.2million a year.

And the goalie has made sure he’s shared the wealth accrued from his fame with his homeland.

Back on 2020, it was reported that Onana uses part of his salary to fund an electric grid that provides electricity for a small African town.

The kind-hearted footballer also runs a foundation that aids kids whose upbringings haven’t been ideal.

He began his youth career with Barcelona, but the Catalan powerhouses were displeased when he turned down a contract opportunity to join Ajax at the age of 18.

But as Onana has grown to be one of Europe’s top keepers, the choice was obviously the right one.

CHARITABLE CAUSE

Onana, who was born in Cameroon, never intended to back Mengueme, the town where his mother was raised.

However, after starring for Ajax in 2019 and securing a £20,000 per week contract, he decided he had to give back.

Onana invested his money wisely by building a grid that supplies the people of Essoessam with energy.

He removed the Menguene people from the shadows and reduced their dependency on kerosene lamps.

When Onana earned £20k-per-week he funded a power grid in Menguene

The Andre Onana Foundation was set-up in 2016 to help young African children

And that’s not his only charitable contribution.

In 2016, Onana set up his foundation to help young African children, providing them means to a better education, giving them access to medical care, as well as help to those affected by terrorist attacks.

“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.”

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