Premier League outfit Everton has announced the capture of Juventus starlet Moise Kean for an undisclosed fee. The Italian striker completed his medicals on Sunday before signing a five-year contract with the Toffees.
Kean has been touted as one of the finest talents in Italian football and made a name for himself on the European scene by scoring crucial goals for Juventus at the latter part of their quest to secure the Scudetto last season. The 19-year-old scored seven goals in 17 appearances for the Bianconeri.
The Old Ladies wanted their prodigy to pen a new deal but the player opted for a new challenge after be denied the assurance of getting more playing time this season.
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"I am very proud and honoured to wear the Everton shirt. I will give my best to this team," Kean told Everton TV after putting pen to paper on Sunday.
"I was convinced to sign because Everton is a club looking to the future and so am I. I know about the size of the club. It has big ambition and I will work very hard to help us fulfil what we want to achieve.
"I am used to winning and I want to bring this winning attitude to the team. I hope I will be very good on the field and bring the fans joy."
Moise Kean becomes the fifth summer signing for Everton after Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.
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