In a recent report, The Athletic mentioned that Aston Villa are close to sealing a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this off-season. It has been stated that the Villans are set to bring the Belgian talent on board in this summer transfer period.
Onana’s Impressive Form In Premier League Football
Onana put in a series of impressive displays for Everton at the heart of their midfield. The Belgian talent netted three goals and earned one assist in 37 matches for the Toffees last season in various competitions.
The 22-year-old anchored the midfield relatively well based on his average of 2.4 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 1.0 clearances, 1.0 shots and 0.6 key passes per game in the Premier League. He has even been tidy when distributing the ball from midfield after completing 84.9% of his attempted passes in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
Onana’s current contract at Goodison Park will expire in the summer of 2027 which could make it tough for the Villans to sign him on the cheap later this year.
Is Onana A Good Signing For Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery?
Onana loves a tackle and can time his challenges well to make a few important interceptions for his side in the middle of the park. He usually clears the danger when needed and can strike the ball with venom from long range.
The Belgian talent can even set up a few good plays for others around him in the opposition half. He is an accurate passer of the ball as well and can make some powerful runs with the ball from midfield.
Onana would add more quality and depth to Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery’s midfield department. He has what it takes to challenge for a regular first-team place at Villa Park next season.
Plus, Onana might even help the Villans challenge across all fronts in the coming years. At 22, the Belgian midfield ace has got a bright future ahead of him which makes him a good signing for the West Midlands club to pull off before the end of this transfer period. Onana has got enough experience in the Premier League to play an important role in Aston Villa‘s squad in the future.
