Everton have signed striker Neal Maupay from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old Frenchman scored 27 goals in 110 appearances over three years on the south coast.
Maupay had been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest but Toffees boss Frank Lampard has now secured his signature on a three-year contract. “Everton is a great club with unbelievable fans and I am so, so happy to be here,” Maupay told evertontv. “It feels amazing.
It was an easy choice for me when I started to talk with the club. I knew straight away I wanted to play for Everton and help the club to succeed.
I’m excited and it’s a new challenge for me. “I will do everything I can for Everton. That’s what the fans want – they want players that are ready to give their best, and ready to fight “When I step on the pitch, I will run, I will tackle, I will try to make assists and score goals.