"It just feels like a big family here", says Everton's Amadou Onana

 joined

from Lille for a reported £33m deal last summer. He has become a fans' favourite for his selfies with supporters after the final whistle in home victories.

"This is just me being me,"

he says when asked about his selfies with supporters.

"I love the relationship I have with the fans because if you play this beautiful game it is also because of them. It's all about the joy we want to give them so I love the relationship that I have with them. They've shown me massive support since I've been here.

"Last month, during the whole World Cup while in Qatar I got loads and loads of messages wishing me good luck. Receiving such support feels amazing. It feels amazing to be a part of this club and to have these amazing fans.”

Everton is in 17th place on the

 table with 14 points after 15 matches. They are set to face Wolves on Boxing Day.

"I can't wait to get back out there,"

Onana continues.

"I've missed Goodison as it's just something else. I can't really describe the feeling to you but it's just different. The last few results weren't great so I can't wait to try to turn things around and do better than we did before.”

The 21-year-old Onana insisted that Everton’s struggles this season have not affected his self-confidence.

"Not at all. I still believe strongly in this team. I believe in the staff and the gaffer. I am confident in what we can achieve as a team.

"We still have great players and none of them are worse than before despite what people might say. I just believe in this team, the abilities we have and I'm pretty sure that we'll turn this around.

"Apart from the new stadium being built, the club is one that has huge ambitions. Building that new stadium is part of the process to bring Everton back to the big club it is.

"I was fortunate to visit the site and it's looking amazing. Every time I go there it's growing faster and faster. It's going to look fantastic and I'm really looking forward to playing there.”

Onana is part of the Belgium squad that was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup in the group stage round but he said it was a great experience for him.

"

Despite the fact we went home quite early, it's been a great experience,"

says Onana.

"The World Cup is the biggest stage on earth that you can play and the highest level. To have a taste of that was incredible. The atmosphere in the stadiums... just the whole thing was amazing. When I look at where I was four years ago and right now where I am, I can be happy about what I've achieved.

"But I feel there is a lot of work to do to get to the player I want to be. I hope that I can have an even bigger impact for my country at the next World Cup.”

Everton midfielder is one of the most promising players of Belgium's next generation.

"I would say coming through we have a bunch of figureheads and big players but it is certainly what I'm aiming for. I want to be a decisive player for Belgium but it will only work with great performances here at Everton so I'm going to focus on that.”

Roberto Martinez left his role as Belgium's manager after six years and Onana feels a different approach will help them in the future tournaments.

"I wouldn't mind if the playing style stayed the same or if there's a different approach. I feel something new could help but to stick to what we're used to could also be good.

"I still feel we have a team with great players who have played at the highest level for years. The next generation could be even better than the one before. I know it's a hard ask to do better than this generation but I'm not worried about Belgium's future. We have so many talented players that are already there and also those who are emerging.”

Onana has scored just six goals in 81 matches for his clubs and is yet to score for Everton. He admitted that he needs to improve his finishing and add goals to his game.

"I feel my finishing is improving,"

says Onana.

"I'm confident because hard work always pays off. It's what my whole career has been about - I've worked really hard to get to where I am today. It's an area now I've been working on as I want to score more.

"In terms of the midfield three [alongside Idrissa Gana Gueye and Alex Iwobi], I feel it worked. I feel quite comfortable playing with Gana and Alex as they're amazing players and they make it quite easy for me.

"Playing as a number eight or in a deeper position in the number six, I don't mind. Wherever the gaffer needs me, that's where I'm going to play. I feel I have the ability to play in both positions.”

 Recently, Onana alongside other Everton players provided gifts for patients, family, and staff at Claire House Children's Hospice in Liverpool.

The Belgian midfielder said he is enjoying living in Liverpool and it feels like home for him.

"I can't really describe what it's like living in Liverpool,"

Onana continues.

"It just feels right. The way people talk to you, the way people support you and the way people at the club look after you… everything is built so you can just focus on the football and nothing else.

"Do you know what I mean? It just feels kind of special. It just feels right - I don't really know how to explain it. This just feels like home for me.

"Today only underlines that sense of being part of a family."

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