“It’s always relegation battle at Everton…” – Former Everton Player Who Left to Play for a Bigger Club Gives Everton a ‘Strange’ Accolade in a Seemingly Ridiculous Manner…

Amadou Onana, the Belgian midfielder who played for Everton from 2022 to 2024, has spoken about his experience playing for the club and how it shaped him as a man and a player. In an interview with The Mirror, Onana said:

“I learned a lot at Everton. I grew up there as a man and a player, so it is always special to play against lads you know.”

Onana played 63 times for Everton over two seasons, helping the club avoid relegation in the 2022-23 season and playing a key role in the team’s survival. He said:

“What do I mean? Playing in a relegation battle, staying in the Premier League… that last game against Bournemouth. That shapes you as a man in terms of dealing with pressure and getting on with things. That’s why I say I grew as a man.”

Onana also spoke about the emotional experience of playing for Everton, particularly in the final game of the 2022-23 season against Bournemouth, which the team won 1-0 to secure their place in the Premier League.

“You know, that Bournemouth game… that was heavy. Even talking about it now, I get goosebumps. It was a big moment. Everton is a big club and belongs in the Premier League, so it was quite emotional.”

Onana now plays for Aston Villa, who face Everton in a televised match on Sky Sports. He said:

“It is always special to play against lads you know. I am looking forward to it.”

The article also mentions that Onana’s experience playing for Everton has prepared him for the challenges of playing in the Premier League, and that he is grateful for the opportunity to have played for the club.