On July 22, Aston Villa officially announced the signing of 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton. According to previous reports, the transfer fee for Onana is £50 million.
The 22-year-old Amadou Onana primarily plays as a defensive midfielder and stands at 195 cm tall, possessing strong physicality and running ability.
Onana began his career with German club Hamburger SV, before a brief stint with French Ligue 1 side Lille, and then transferring to Everton in 2022. During his two seasons at Everton, Onana made a total of 70 appearances for the team, becoming an important member of the midfield.
In the current European Championship, Onana started and played the full duration of all four games for the Belgium national team, making a strong impression with his performances.
Aston Villa’s official statement indicated that the club has signed Onana to a long-term contract, although the specific length of the deal was not disclosed. According to multiple sources, Aston Villa will pay Everton a transfer fee of £50 million.