“I needed this challenge. Play for the top” Aston Villa new SIGNING reveal why he chooses Aston Villa in a SHOCKING admission of role he want to hold at Villa Park.
Amadou Onana has shared insights into his conversations with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery prior to signing a five-year contract with the club. Emery provided an honest evaluation of Onana’s abilities, areas for improvement, and how he would fit into the team. Onana believes Emery can help him reach his full potential, and he chose Villa over a potentially more lucrative offer from Manchester United.
Onana began pre-season training at Bodymoor Heath before joining his new teammates for the club’s 2024 US tour. The 22-year-old midfielder is expected to play a significant role in Emery’s plans.
In an interview with La Derniere Heure, Onana explained that he and Emery share a similar vision for his development as a player. Emery highlighted both Onana’s strengths and weaknesses, which Onana appreciated. The midfielder sees this move as an opportunity to compete at the top of the table and pursue collective ambitions.
Emery was seeking a physically strong midfielder capable of stopping counter-attacks and contributing to offensive play. Onana believes his profile matches these requirements. He will primarily play as a modern number six, a role he has performed well for the national team.
Onana credits his performances in the European Championships for increasing his value and showcasing his true abilities, which were sometimes limited by Everton’s playing style. He views the Champions League as a major attraction, having previously experienced it with Lille.
The midfielder spoke with fellow Belgian Youri Tielemans about life at Aston Villa, which helped ease his decision. Onana is confident about integrating into the team and is looking forward to working with Emery to become the best version of himself.