Andre Onana Shows Off Extreme Cupping Session

Andre Onana has given fans a glimpse of his unusual recovery routine after sharing footage of himself undergoing an extensive cupping therapy session.

The Cameroon goalkeeper, currently playing for Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United, posted the footage on his Instagram Story during the international break.

Onana was seen lying face down with dozens of cups covering large areas of his back, arms and legs. Some of the cups were applied using a flame, a technique commonly known as fire cupping.

The unusual sight quickly went viral on social media, with fans reacting to the sheer number of cups used during the session.

Cupping involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. It is used by some athletes as part of their approach to managing muscle stiffness and soreness, although evidence for its effectiveness in improving athletic recovery remains limited.

Onana's session appeared considerably more extensive than the typical treatment, with cups covering much of his back and extending to other parts of his body.

The 30-year-old has made eight appearances for Trabzonspor this season and is currently spending the 2026/27 campaign in Turkey after joining the club on loan from Manchester United.

The goalkeeper's latest post therefore had nothing to do with a new injury announcement. Instead, it offered an unusual look at one of the recovery methods he has chosen to use during the international break.