In yet another headline-grabbing moment that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has ignited fierce debate after delivering a defiant and almost gloating message to his critics — many of whom have relentlessly questioned his performances since his arrival at Old Trafford.
Despite a season riddled with inconsistency, high-profile blunders, and growing pressure from fans and pundits alike, Onana took to social media today with a bold statement aimed squarely at his doubters. In a post accompanied by photos of him in training, smiling and confident, he wrote:
“They talked, they mocked, they laughed — but I’m still here. Still standing. Still United.”
That short caption, laced with a tone of self-satisfaction and apparent disregard for external criticism, instantly divided the fanbase. Some viewed it as the resilience of a player determined to fight through adversity. Others saw it as an unnecessary provocation from a player who, by many standards, has yet to live up to the expectations of being Manchester United’s No. 1.
What added more fuel to the fire was what reportedly happened behind the scenes.
According to close sources within European football circles, newly rumored managerial candidate Ruben Amorim — who has been loosely linked with United in the event of another change in the dugout — caught wind of Onana’s post and his unwavering commitment to stay. His reaction, described by one source as “unfiltered,” allegedly came during a private coaching discussion.
His words?
“So bad.”
The brief but damning remark has now gone viral across social media platforms, with many fans interpreting it as Amorim’s blunt assessment of both Onana’s performance and his perceived lack of self-awareness.
As expected, reactions from fans came pouring in. One X user wrote, “Onana really thinks he’s silencing haters when the ball slips through his gloves every other match?” Another responded with a meme of Amorim facepalming, captioned: “When you hear your future keeper talk like he’s Neuer.”
But there were also voices defending Onana.
“He’s been left exposed by a weak defense. People forget how many times he bailed us out too,” a fan posted. “His mentality is what we need — someone who doesn’t fold under pressure.”
Still, the tension surrounding Onana’s role at the club continues to grow. With Manchester United entering yet another era of transition and scrutiny, the question remains: will Onana’s self-belief eventually be matched by his performances, or will this gloating post go down as the moment his relationship with fans truly fractured?
As for Amorim, whether or not he becomes involved with Manchester United in any official capacity, his alleged reaction is now echoing louder than ever — a haunting, two-word verdict that fans can’t unhear:
“So bad.”
