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Moise Kean signs for Everton, Junior Firpo signs for Barcelona

Two done deals today. Sensational youngster Moise Kean has joined Everton from Juventus for an undisclosed fee. He signed a 5-year deal which will tie him to the club till 2024. On joining the Toffees, Kean said,

“I am very proud and honoured to wear the Everton shirt. I will give my best to this team.”

“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.”

Meanwhile, Barcelona have also announced the signing of Junior Firpo from Real Betis. The deal is worth €18 million + €12 million in add-ons. Firpo has signed a 5-year deal.

👋 Welcome @JuniorFirpo03! 🔵🔴 #ReadyToColor pic.twitter.com/VuIR4yenXz
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 4, 2019

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