This archive report was first published on 4 August 2019.
On Sunday, Premier League side Everton announced the signing of 19-year-old Italian striker Moise Kean from Italian champions Juventus on a five-year deal.
The transfer fee agreed for the Italy international was €27.5 million (approximately £25 million), payable in three financial years, with an additional €2.5 million to be added if certain conditions were met.
Moise Kean expressed his excitement about joining Everton, stating, "I am very proud and honoured to wear the Everton shirt. I will give my best to this team."
He added, "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."
Moise Kean, who made his debut for Juventus at the age of 16, scored six goals in Serie A last season as the Turin club won their eighth consecutive league title.
He has also scored twice for Italy in three appearances since making his debut last year.
Everton boss Marco Silva praised Kean, saying, "A striker was one of our priority signings this summer. Moise is strong, fast, with many good qualities as a striker and he is just 19 years old."
He added, "He has talent and he is ready to work, ready to improve our squad and gives us different solutions."
Moise Kean becomes Everton's fifth recruit of the close season, following midfielders Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, and goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.
Everton, who finished eighth last season, will begin their campaign at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
