Everton have signed midfielder Orel Mangala from Ligue 1 membership Lyon on a season-long mortgage.
The 26-year-old has Premier League expertise from his 18 months with Nottingham Forest earlier than his swap to Lyon in February, whereas he additionally has 19 caps for Belgium.
On his transfer to Merseyside for 2024/25, the defensive midfielder informed the membership’s official web site: “I feel really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
“Everton is an enormous membership. Once I’ve performed in opposition to Everton previously, I’ve all the time felt there’s a massive fanbase right here with lots of ardour for his or her membership so it was a straightforward choice for me to return right here.
“I feel I am somebody who consists on the ball. I prefer to hyperlink up play within the midfield between the defensive gamers and the assault – hopefully a little bit of a steadiness of every thing. I am feeling good and I am able to go.
“I can’t wait to meet the fans at Goodison and to start my journey here. I want to help make it a special last season at Goodison and to help the club reach our goals.”
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Mangala, who got here by way of the youth ranks at Anderlecht earlier than beginning his skilled profession with German membership Stuttgart, turns into the membership’s seventh summer season arrival following the return of Jack Harrison on mortgage, Tim Iroegbunam, Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrøm, Jake O’Brien and Asmir Begovic.
Mangala moved to Lyon, initially on mortgage, final February. On his summer season switch deadline day signing, Everton boss Sean Dyche stated: “We’re happy to strengthen our midfield with the arrival of Orel.
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“We want competition for places throughout our squad and his loan signing gives us extra options and adds depth to our midfield.
“Orel has Premier League expertise, which is vital to assist him modify as shortly as potential, and his performances for Belgium and in Europe underline the standard he can convey to us at Everton.”
Everton Director of Football Kevin Thelwell added: “Orel is a gifted ball-winning midfielder whose expertise in England, on the continent and at worldwide stage means he provides extra high quality to our squad.
“He is keen to make an impression at Everton and we’re confident his commitment, work-rate and attributes on the pitch will make him a valuable signing for the season ahead.”
