This archive report was first published on 16 July 2019.
On July 15, 2019, Everton announced the signing of England international midfielder Fabian Delph on a three-year deal from Premier League champions Manchester City.
Delph, 29, had become surplus to requirements at City after they signed Spanish midfielder Rodri in a club record deal from Atletico Madrid.
He had one year left on his City contract and played 22 times in City's title-winning 2017/18 season, but featured in only 20 matches in all competitions last season as City won a domestic treble.
Delph stated, 'The club that I've been at has had success, especially in the last two seasons, and over the last four years we managed to win trophies.' He added, 'I wanted to be playing more regularly and the opportunity to come and play for Everton Football Club was too good of an opportunity to turn down.'
Manager Marco Silva said Delph would bring quality and experience to a side that finished eighth last season.
No financial details were disclosed, but media reports said the fee was worth up to 10 million pounds.
