New Aston Villa star Amadou Onana launches new career just days after £50million transfer from Everton

, Onana has already released his first song on streaming platforms, entitled Check On Me.

The ex-Everton star joins an ever-growin list of footballers who have tried to cut their teeth as singers.

Among them is Holland star and former Manchester United player Memphis Depay.

But Onana's focus will be on Villa this season as he revealed he was convinced to make the move by manager Unai Emery's exciting project, which will include Champions League football.

The defensive midfielder turned down better financial terms from United to pen a five-year-contract with the Villans.

Onana said: "I think that's where I should be [Villa]. For me, Aston Villa is part of the top of English football. The ranking speaks for itself and is significant.

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"The general public may think that it is not the most glamorous club but it was the best choice for the player I am today.

"Aston Villa is a top club. I went where I felt the right ambition and the best project to make me grow.

"I'm just extremely happy to be here. The vibe is good, the mood is good, I'm ready to get to work. They come out of an excellent season with a fourth place.

"And you add to that the fact that the environment seemed to me the most conducive to my development and that I will be able to work with Unai Emery, one of the most qualified coaches in the field.

"I can learn a lot of things by his side and reach the next level. I have always been very in tune with this objective of constant improvement.

"It was the perfect step. Everything has been calculated and analysed, I am where I was supposed to be."