Ex-Everton £33m Star Reveals Move Drama: Did Losing Him Signal Deeper Club Structural Issues?
Ex-Everton £33m Star Reveals Move Drama: Did Losing Him Signal Deeper Club Structural Issues? Amadou Onana recently spoke with Sports Illustrated FC. He opened up about his move to Everton in August 2022.
He specifically highlighted how Frank Lampard convinced him to choose Goodison Park over other options. Lampard called Onana two to three times a day during that transfer window. This persistence made it nearly impossible for the midfielder to refuse the offer.
Onana was only 20 years old then. He was still finding his footing in European football. Such personal attention from a Premier League icon carried enormous weight.
Frank Lampard’s Phone Calls That Changed Amadou Onana’s Career Forever MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Amadou Onana of Everton FC during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Onana recounted a memorable moment involving his sister. She tried to reach him repeatedly that day.
When he finally answered, she told him his new manager wanted to speak with him. Onana admitted he already knew the caller’s identity. However, he still needed a double-take to process the reality.