Aston Villa confirmed the signing of Belgium international midfielder Amadou Onana yesterday in a deal worth £50m.
The 22-year-old heads to the Champions League side from Everton having played every minute of Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign, where they were knocked out in the round of 16 by France.
It comes after the club sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42.35m last month.
The club said: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Amadou Onana from Everton.
“A deep-lying midfielder adept at breaking up play and winning back possession, Onana links up with Villa having recently represented Belgium at Uefa Euro 2024.
“Welcome, Amadou.”
Elsewhere in the transfer window, Saudi Arabia’s domestic league is circling for a number of Premier League players.
There has been talk of Aston Villa forward Moussa Diaby joining Al-Ittihad while the Saudi Pro League could also make moves for Manchester City duo Kevin de Bruyne and goalkeeper Ederson.
Mohamed Salah remains linked with the Middle East.
Aston Villa summer signings so far
NameAgePositionJoined FromDeal ValueAmadou
Onana22Defensive
MidfieldEverton€59.35mIan
Maatsen22Left-BackChelsea€44.50mCameron
Archer22Centre-ForwardSheffield
United€16.65mJaden
Philogene22Left
WingerHull City€16.00mSamuel
Iling-Junior20Left
WingerJuventus€14.00mLewis
Dobbin21Left
WingerEverton€11.80mEnzo
Barrenech23Defensive
MidfieldJuventus€8.00mRoss
Barkley30Central
MidfieldLuton€5.90mAston Villa signings so far
Onana may form a key part of Aston Villa’s side as they look to battle both domestically and on the continent.