Everton have completed the signing of Jordan Pickford from Sunderland for a club record fee around £30million, according to SkySports.
Everton have announced the signing of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford from Sunderland for a club record transfer fee earlier today.
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The Toffees have been eyeing him for the past few months, the stopper won Sunderland’s player of the season award last season.
The reports suggest that Everton have paid an initial fee of £25million and would pay additional £5million depending on player’s performance.
The 23-year-old who is currently enjoying with England under 21 squad has revealed his happiness after signing a five year deal. He is very excited to play for Everton.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman is also very happy on this deal as he said, “I'm really pleased we've made what I'm sure will be a significant signing for Everton.”
However, due to lack of experience Koeman is likely to stick with Maarten Stekelenburg as the no. 1 goalkeeper at Goodison Park. But Pickford is ready to fight for his place and could be giving tough time to the Dutch stopper.
Pickford made 32 appearances for Sunderland in all campaigns last season.
Apart from that Everton are keeping tabs on AC Milan defender Gustavo Gomez, according to Italian reports. The Serie A side are ready to sell the 24-year-old to Toffees.
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