Everton have completed the signing of Barcelona young forward Gerard Deulofeu.
Roberto Martinez's
led side on Thursday, June 25 confirmed that they have signed the
21-year-old on a three-year-contract - with the option of a further
year.
Deulofeu impressed on loan at Goodison Park
in the 2013-14 campaign but returned to his parent club and was
subsequently loaned out again to La Liga club Sevilla.
Having
understandably failed to nail down a first team place in Barcelona, the
forward was signed for £4.2million from the La Liga champions.
Barcelona however have the right of first refusal if Everton decide to sell the player.
This will be coach Martinez's second signing of this summer after the capturing out-of-contract Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley.
"Gerard needs no introduction to anyone here at Everton, for we are all well aware of his incredible footballing talent," Martinez told Everton official website.
"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."
