July 22, (THEWILL) – Aston Villa have secured the services of Belgian midfielder, Amadou Onana, in a landmark £50 million transfer from Everton. The 22-year-old, fresh from representing Belgium at Euro 2024, becomes the second-most expensive acquisition in Villa’s history, trailing only behind Moussa Diaby.
Onana’s arrival at Villa Park marks the end of his two-year tenure at Everton, where he amassed an impressive 72 appearances under the management of Frank Lampard and Sean Dyche. His move to the Midlands club signifies a significant boost to Unai Emery’s squad as they prepare for their upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign.
The Belgian international joins as Emery’s eighth major signing ahead of the 2024/2025 season, underlining Villa’s ambition to compete at the highest level. He joins a cohort of new arrivals including Ian Maatsen, Enzo Barrenechea, Samuel Iling-Junior, and Lewis Dobbin, while Ross Barkley, Cameron Archer, and Jaden Philogene have made their returns to the club.
Onana’s transfer comes as part of Villa’s strategic reinforcement of their squad, with the club looking to build on their recent successes and make a strong impression in Europe. The midfielder’s experience and skill set are expected to add depth and quality to Emery’s team as they face the challenges of competing on multiple fronts.
Villa fans may not have long to wait to see their new star in action, with Onana potentially set to make his debut on August 17 when the team travels to West Ham for their English Premier League season opener.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
