Everton have finally landed Lille midfielder Amadou Onana on a five-year deal with the Toffees that keeps him till the summer of 2027.
The 20-year-old is one of the hottest prospects at the moment and was under the radar of many clubs across Europe. However, Everton have finally snapped up the services of the central midfielder making it the fifth signing this summer.
Manager Frank Lampard was keenly pushing to facilitate the move for the player from LOSC Lille this summer. The gaffer saw the qualities in the player and what he can provide on the pitch despite being a youngster.
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Amadou Onana joins Everton
Onana has been very excited over the move and playing Premier League football with Everton under Lampard this season. He shared his delight on the move and about the fans of the Goodison Park club to Evertontv.
He said-
“It feels great to join Everton. I know it’s a big, big club, one of the biggest in England,”
The Everton fans are amazing. I saw their support last season and it’s also one of the reasons why I chose Everton.
I am looking forward to meeting them at Goodison and, just hearing about the atmosphere, I get goosebumps.
Upon being asked about the roles he can take up under the gaffer at Everton, he said-
“I think I can play every position in central midfield, whether that’s as a holding midfielder or a box-to-box as a number eight. That said, wherever the manager needs me, I will play there,”
“I chose the number eight shirt because I am a big fan of Kobe Bryant. His work ethic and the way he was inspired me so I’m happy to have that number at Everton.
“I’m just excited to be on the pitch and show what I can do and help the team as much as I can.”
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