Official: Everton signed Watford midfielder Ducure for a transfer fee of €25 million

According to the official news of Everton Club, the team signed Watford midfielder Dukure, the two sides signed a contract that expires in the summer of 2023, and the club has the right of first choice to renew the contract for one year, and the specific cost of this transfer has not been disclosed. The well-known journalist Romano previously reported that the transfer cost was 25 million euros.

Counting the previously signed Alain and J Ronaldo, the 27-year-old Ducure became the third midfielder ever signed by Everton in recent days. Last season, Ducure made 39 appearances for Watford, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

In an official interview with Everton, Ducure said: "I've been waiting for this day for a long time and now I'm really happy. There were a lot of clubs that were interested in me in the beginning, and ever since Everton expressed interest in me, I told my agent to only pay attention to Everton because Everton was the only club I wanted to join. ”

"Everton have a very important history throughout the history of English football and it's a great club for me and definitely takes my career a step further. I'm excited to be a part of Everton and look forward to my future at Everton." ”

"I believe I can inject new energy into Everton and I'm a powerful player who can go all over the midfield. I can also help the offensive end of the team and next season I will do my best to help the team score goals. ”

"Everton have an ambitious plan and it was an important part of my decision to join and football director Marcel Brandz and manager Carlo Ancelotti both want me very much. When you join a new club, you definitely need to have the support of the manager and the top management, obviously at Everton I got that support and I was very eager to play for them. ”

"I know Everton very well, I know what blue means to the club and I know the history of the club. I want to thank the fans for their support of me, and now I can't wait to play the game. ”

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