Everton complete £13.5m Oumar Niasse deal as striker becomes club's third biggest signing ever

“It’s a great day for me, a big dream to play in the Premier League and a big dream to play for Everton," Niasse said 

 

   New boy: Niasse has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal

Everton have completed the signing of Lokomotiv Moscow striker Oumar Niasse.
The Senegalese striker has moved in a £13.5m deal to Goodison Park, becoming the club's third-most expensive signing ever.
He has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with the Toffees and could make his debut against Stoke this weekend.

“It’s a great day for me, a big dream to play in the Premier League and a big dream to play for Everton," Niasse said.

“Everton is one of the best teams in the Premier League and the Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world.

“I know Everton is one of the big clubs here in England with history, the fans and the great players, so I’m very excited and happy to be here."
Niasse was named Russia Premier League Player of the Year in 2015 and has bagged 13 goals in 23 appearances this term.

He moves to Goodison Park with Everton keen on a replacement for the departed Steven Naismith.
Boss Roberto Martinez added: "We’re delighted because Oumar is a player we have been following for a long time.

“He is the right personality and someone who is in a very good moment of his career. He has had a lot of success in Russia and he brings a different quality to what we already have in our squad.