Amadou Onana is hoping to shine on the international stage for Belgium this summer in an effort to attract interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
The 22-year-old was named in the Red Devils’ preliminary squad for Euro 2024 and is a shoo-in for the final group that will compete in Germany starting on 17 June when they take on Slovakia.
Speaking to Het Laatse Nieuws, Onana expressed his hope that he can burnish his reputation as one of the Continent’s best young players during the tournament.
“At previous tournaments you have seen that the players who did well make the step up to the top clubs. That’s something I strive for,” Onana said.
“I feel like presenting myself to the European elite and showing what I have to offer. This European Championship is a stage.”
Onana, a £33m signing from Lille two years ago, has been linked with a number of clubs, both in England and abroad, with Arsenal, Newcastle, Bayern Munich and even Real Madrid said to be possible suitors for a player who, it is felt, has a high ceiling in terms of his ability and achievement.
He is among a handful of players who will be the subject of intense transfer speculation over the close season given Everton’s financial struggles and likely need to sell at least one big-ticket squad member.