Everton have announced the first signing of Transfer Deadline Day in defender Ben Godfrey from Norwich City.
The centre-back joins on a five-year deal as Everton’s fifth signing of the summer and has been given the No 22 shirt at Goodison Park.
“The aim for me at Everton is to win trophies and win games,” the 22-year-old told Everton’s official website.
“This is a club full of history that has an exciting team full of world-class players who will help me kick on to the next level.
“The manager’s past speaks for itself. He has worked with some top-class centre-backs. I will be able to learn so much from him.”
Godfrey returns to the Premier League after suffering relegation with Norwich last season, making 30 appearances in a breakthrough top-flight campaign.
He will spend the international break with England’s Under-21 side.
Everton’s next match is a Merseyside derby at home to Liverpool that the Toffees will head into as leaders.
