Everton have completed the permanent signature of the Spanish international Gerard Deulofeu today, in a deal understood to be worth about €6m.
Deulofeu will be familiar with the club after spending a season on loan with the Merseysiders two seasons ago.
He will now move to Everton permanently after the Premier League club agreed the fee with Barcelona, who retain a buy-back clause and first option on the player.
“Gerard needs no introduction to anyone here at Everton, for we are all well aware of his incredible footballing talent,” said Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
“We got to know him really well from his loan period, not only as such a talented player but also his great character. He will be a fantastic asset to our club.”
“Gerard considers Everton as home and we are getting an even more mature player now than he was a couple of seasons ago.
“Our objective was to secure Tom [Cleverley, who agreed a move to Goodison last month] and Gerard as quickly as we could and I’m really pleased this is exactly what we’ve done.”
Deulofeu spent the last season on loan at Sevilla, but will expect to see more regular action at Everton.
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