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Aston Villa has unveiled a hilarious kit launch video featuring rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who dons a replica shirt, alongside England striker Ollie Watkins and manager Unai Emery.
The Midlands club has been busy in this summer’s transfer window, announcing the arrival of Belgium international Amadou Onana for £50 million on Monday, following the signing of Chelsea striker Ian Maatsen for £37.5 million last month.
Villa kicks off their campaign on August 17 away against West Ham and will be keen to build on their strong 2023-24 season, which saw them finish fourth.
The excitement for the upcoming season has been amplified following the release of the club’s entertaining kit launch video this morning.
Aston Villa have released a brilliant kit launch video, featuring Ozzy Osbourne in a replica shirt
Emiliano Martinez also turns in an assured acting performance in the dressing room
Fresh off his England heroics, striker Ollie Watkins is on hand to show off the new kit
The clip begins with Osbourne on the phone to Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, discussing a potential gig at Villa Park.
The video then cuts to a series of humorous skits, including a yoga instructor leading a “high line practice” session and a young fan praying to a poster of former center-back Paul McGrath.
Emery also makes an appearance, taking a call from former striker Gabby Agbonlahor, who asks if he can play.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is pictured during the kit promotion video
The video also pokes fun at the club’s Champions League qualification, with a shop owner displaying a sign that reads, “Sorry, gone to Europe.”
Onana, who completed his £50 million move to Villa on Monday, will serve as a replacement for Douglas Luiz, who joined Juventus for around £42 million.
Amadou Onana has signed for Aston Villa from Everton in a deal worth £50million
The Belgian midfielder brings international experience, having been capped 17 times for Belgium and appeared at the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.
Villa has already poached 21-year-old striker Lewis Dobbin from Everton this summer, while midfielder Tim Iroegbunam has gone in the other direction.
The money generated from selling Onana will put Everton in a stronger position with regards to profit and sustainability rules after having two points deductions for breaching them last season.