The 21-year-old has committed to a three-year
deal with Roberto Martinez's side but has a release
clause which allows Barca to bring him back to
Camp Nou within the next two years
Everton have confirmed the €6 million signing of
winger Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona on an
initial three-year deal.
The 21-year-old Spaniard enjoyed a successful
loan spell at Goodison Park in the 2013-14
season, before spending last term at Sevilla on a
temporary basis.
He will now move to Everton permanently after the
Premier League club agreed a fee with Barcelona,
who retain a buy-back clause and first option on
the player.
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"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, a product of Barcelona's youth system
who never started a senior game for the club,
made 29 appearances in his first spell at Everton.
The Merseyside club have the option of extending
his deal by a further year.
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