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Amadou Onana's accent stuns viewers as Aston Villa fans predict he'll become a club 'legend' following impressive interview and goal in debut

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Onana's debut couldn't have been more emphatic. Entering the match with questions surrounding his ability to fill the void left by Douglas Luiz, who was a pivotal figure in Villa's midfield, Onana silenced the doubters almost immediately. The 22-year-old midfielder, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/aston-villa-sign-amadou-onana-unai-emery-gbp50m-signing-everton-midfielder-arsenal-chelsea/blt735a0900cd824929#cs0fdc79aa11394fdb" target="_blank">joined Villa from Everton for a staggering €59 million (£50m/$65m)</a> this summer, wasted no time in proving his worth by scoring just four minutes into his first game against West Ham United in the Premier League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Beyond his performance on the pitch, it was Onana's post-match interview in his neat English accent that truly endeared him to the Villa faithful. Speaking to Sky Sports, the midfielder expressed his delight at the warm reception he received from the fans and his excitement about playing for a club with such a rich history."It was amazing. I couldn’t have it better," Onana said, clearly still buzzing from his debut performance. "The fans have been unbelievable. I like to be at traditional clubs with a big history. I enjoyed myself and it’s a lovely moment."Onana's praise for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery further fueled the excitement surrounding his arrival. "Fantastic. I couldn’t have had a better manager at this stage of my career," Onana added. "He can bring me a lot, bring me to the next stage. His football knowledge, IQ, is unbelievable. He’s one of the best in the business for me."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"It's a lovely moment" 💜 Amadou Onana on his dream debut for Aston Villa 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/mmvrxmDrOE">pic.twitter.com/mmvrxmDrOE</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1824879697752215640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"It's an unbelievable start." Aston Villa's Amadou Onana paid the NBC Sports Soccer crew a visit after his team's win at London Stadium. <a href="https://t.co/6iQgV3i67u">pic.twitter.com/6iQgV3i67u</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1824888175447146683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT ONANA SAID

Onana's appreciation for the club's tradition, especially in his proper English accent struck a chord with fans, many of whom took to social media to predict that the young midfielder could become a Villa legend in the making.An X User, <a href="https://x.com/RichKnight_/status/1824880162573275506" target="_blank">@RichKnight_</a>, wrote: "Onana accent?? Sounds like he has been here for years 🤣".<a href="https://x.com/B6thevilla/status/1824881038390378533" target="_blank">@B6thevilla</a> got excited and made a bold prediction: "Having watched and listened to that interview by A Onana this guy is going to be a Villa legend mark my words.💜💙."Whereas, another fan, <a href="https://x.com/premdelaprem_1/status/1824880027445690738" target="_blank">@premdelaprem_1,</a> asked: "Was Amadou Onana born in England ?"While <a href="https://x.com/underIineoasl/status/1824879498312953999" target="_blank">@underIineoasl</a> said: "This onana accent still surprises me."Meanwhile, <a href="https://x.com/Jim5875/status/1824878939732615519" target="_blank">@Jim5875</a>, said: "Onana speaks better English than most of us on the Holte, Christ #AVFC."A surprised <a href="https://x.com/laurencoys/status/1824878898221310407" target="_blank">@laurencoys</a> wrote: "I will never understand where Onana and Isak got their accents from when they speak in English 🤣."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

While Onana's goal grabbed the headlines, his overall contribution to the game was equally noteworthy. Despite being limited to just 48 touches throughout the match, Onana's efficiency was unmatched. He completed 97% of his passes, the highest accuracy rate among all players who started the game. Defensively, Onana also stood out. He won nine of his 15 duels, including one of his two tackles and three of his seven aerial challenges. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Onana to see if he can build on this impressive start and fulfill the high expectations that have already been placed on his shoulders.

WHAT NEXT FOR ONANA?

Amadou Onana's accent stuns viewers as Aston Villa fans predict he'll become a club 'legend' following impressive interview and goal in debut | Goal.com

Amadou Onana stunned fans as he spoke to Sky Sports following his impressive Aston Villa debut.

Amadou Onana&apos;s accent stuns viewers as Aston Villa fans predict he&apos;ll become a club &apos;legend&apos; following impressive interview and goal in debut