Confirmed Signing Amadou Onana

[DanEFC92]

Need to see Gbamin and Gomes out the door now.

 

[luuk_deventer]

But I do agree it's good work by Kev.

Surely that is still to be determined?

 

[heatmeiser]

. He won’t do two man dribbling, but with his infiltrations and length he can be dangerous in the box.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Interesting comparison from an interview with Thomas Buffel who coached Onana with Belgium under 21s (interview was done when it looked like he was going to West Ham)

Buffel added that Onana is reminiscent of Marouane Fellaini for his huge frame and potential to play further forward in midfield even though he has has been described as an anchor man.
“West Ham will not have happened overnight. They pay for his potential, and he has it,” said Buffel. “Amadou is taking steps forward quickly. Amadou is a calm boy – an important quality. Also a leader figure. He is not our captain for nothing. He can inspire his teammates and puts a lot of energy into his game.”
“Amadou is reminiscent of Fellaini, especially in stature. He can also play in the ‘ten’. He won’t do two man dribbling, but with his infiltrations and length he can be dangerous in the box. We’ll see what role West Ham has in store for him. His versatility is an asset. The ‘six’ and ‘eight’ are more his natural positions. He has tremendous athleticism – ideal for the Premier League. As an attacker, you can never get rid of him,” he added.

Interesting that as I had him as a definite 6. Going by that, him playing ahead of Gana gives us the solid foundation we just didn’t have last year.

Deli and Doucoure competing for the place behind the striker then as it stands.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Interesting comparison from an interview with Thomas Buffel who coached Onana with Belgium under 21s (interview was done when it looked like he was going to West Ham)

Buffel added that Onana is reminiscent of Marouane Fellaini for his huge frame and potential to play further forward in midfield even though he has has been described as an anchor man.
“West Ham will not have happened overnight. They pay for his potential, and he has it,” said Buffel. “Amadou is taking steps forward quickly. Amadou is a calm boy – an important quality. Also a leader figure. He is not our captain for nothing. He can inspire his teammates and puts a lot of energy into his game.”
“Amadou is reminiscent of Fellaini, especially in stature. He can also play in the ‘ten’. He won’t do two man dribbling, but with his infiltrations and length he can be dangerous in the box. We’ll see what role West Ham has in store for him. His versatility is an asset. The ‘six’ and ‘eight’ are more his natural positions. He has tremendous athleticism – ideal for the Premier League. As an attacker, you can never get rid of him,” he added.

This makes me really happy

 

[Petit]

Is Onana not very similar to Doucoure?

 

[gedefc]

Been smart with these additions so far tbf, Tarkowski, Coady & Onana all leadership qualities are very rarely miss games. We had a team of mutes that were constantly picking up injuries. Quite optimistic now - IF we add goals to the team.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Interesting comparison from an interview with Thomas Buffel who coached Onana with Belgium under 21s (interview was done when it looked like he was going to West Ham)

Buffel added that Onana is reminiscent of Marouane Fellaini for his huge frame and potential to play further forward in midfield even though he has has been described as an anchor man.
“West Ham will not have happened overnight. They pay for his potential, and he has it,” said Buffel. “Amadou is taking steps forward quickly. Amadou is a calm boy – an important quality. Also a leader figure. He is not our captain for nothing. He can inspire his teammates and puts a lot of energy into his game.”
“Amadou is reminiscent of Fellaini, especially in stature. He can also play in the ‘ten’. He won’t do two man dribbling, but with his infiltrations and length he can be dangerous in the box. We’ll see what role West Ham has in store for him. His versatility is an asset. The ‘six’ and ‘eight’ are more his natural positions. He has tremendous athleticism – ideal for the Premier League. As an attacker, you can never get rid of him,” he added.

To be honest, I'm almost sold on the Fellaini comparisons alone.

 

[Groucho]

I’ll worry about how good he is once / if he signs.

I still have memories of Sissoko…

If we actually pull off signing a decent midfielder or two, I’ll elevate my hands above my head in a fashion that suggests I care not one jot.

 

[Lob]

Very good acquisition but we have definitely done pretty badly with that 20% resale fee if these early reports are true. Lot of money that. If he ended up being worth 50 million that would be 10 million straight in their pocket meaning most of the profit made gone.

Happy with the signing but glad its not my money.

 

[luuk_deventer]

“Amadou is reminiscent of Fellaini, especially in stature.

6ft 5 Belgian Amadou Onana is similar in stature to 6ft 3 Belgian Marouane Fellaini.

Insightful.

 

[blueconverse]

Honestly not sure how we pulled this off

 

[GoldenToffee]

Park End:
"Onana, what's his name?"
Gwladys Street:
"Onana, that's his name"

<repeat to fade>

 

[Goat]

Park End:
"Onana, what's his name?"
Gwladys Street:
"Onana, that's his name"

<repeat to fade>

Like The Park End ever sings.

 

[GoldenToffee]

Like The Park End ever sings.

<replaces Park End with Upper Gwladys>