“Aston Villa Completes £50m Signing of Amadou Onana from Everton

Aston Villa has announced the signing of midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in a deal worth £50m. The 22-year-old Belgian international has signed a long-term contract with the club and will join Unai Emery’s squad for the upcoming season.

Onana, who played every minute of Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign, expressed his excitement about joining Villa and competing in the Champions League. He cited the club’s attractive football style, the opportunity to work with Emery, and the chance to play alongside his Belgian teammate Youri Tielemans as reasons for his move.

Tielemans played a significant role in convincing Onana to join Villa, with the midfielder revealing that his compatriot had shared positive experiences about the club. Onana also praised Villa’s “healthy atmosphere” and stated his ambition to help the team reach the top.

Meanwhile, talks between Villa and Tottenham Hotspur over a potential swap deal involving Jacob Ramsey and Giovani Lo Celso continue. Spurs are reportedly offering £20m plus Lo Celso for Ramsey, who is valued at around £45m.

Villa’s signing of Onana and the ongoing negotiations with Tottenham highlight the club’s ambition to strengthen its squad and compete at the highest level.”