Everton have accomplished a £27m deal to signal Thierno Barry from Villarreal.
The striker has signed a four-year contract with the Toffees, and arrives on Merseyside having solely joined Villarreal final summer season from Swiss aspect FC Basel.
Chatting with Everton TV after his signing, France U21 worldwide Barry stated: “I’m very happy. It’s very exciting to be here. I just can’t wait to start and I hope to start very quickly.
“Everton is a giant membership within the Premier League. They’ve a superb historical past and good gamers have performed right here, like Wayne Rooney and Romelu Lukaku. Once I was younger I appreciated to look at these gamers, now I wish to do like these gamers who’ve gone earlier than.
“I had good conversations with the supervisor. He informed me I’ve the standard to play within the Premier League. He needs to do good work with me. He needs to assist me on my street and I felt the sincerity with him in order that’s why I selected to come back right here as effectively.
“For me, it is a dream to play in the Premier League. I think I proved in my career so far that I can adapt. For example, last season I went to LaLiga, which is a top league, and I think I had a good season for my first season. I’m not scared to play here and do the same.”
The 22-year-old is extremely considered after scoring 11 objectives and contributing 4 assists in a breakthrough season in LaLiga.
Everton have been out there for a striker, particularly given the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Beto can be amongst Leeds United’s targets this summer season.
Everton supervisor David Moyes added: “We are delighted to have brought Thierno to the club. We see lots of potential and we are hoping for good things from him.
“We are going to give him loads of time to settle in and we’re trying ahead to getting began working with him as quickly as doable. I am hoping to make extra additions within the coming weeks.”
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