Everton Finalize £18 Million Deal Plus Add-Ons to Sign Tyrique George from Chelsea

Everton agreed terms to sign winger Tyrique George from Chelsea for an initial £18 million fee plus £6 million in add-ons, with Chelsea retaining a 15 percent sell-on clause. The clubs settled on a long-term contract for the 20-year-old England Under-21 international. The deal values the transfer at up to £30 million once add-ons are included.

Everton had hosted George on loan during the second half of the prior season under an arrangement that carried a £25 million purchase option. The clubs later renegotiated the upfront payment to £24 million, with the remaining £6 million contingent on European qualification and appearances. George recorded 11 appearances for Everton during the loan, starting once.

He accumulated 37 senior appearances for Chelsea, scoring six goals and providing six assists. Everton manager David Moyes described him as an excellent boy with an excellent work-rate after the loan period ended. The move marks Everton's second summer signing after a £16 million deal for Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough.

Merlin Rohl also completed a permanent transfer from SC Freiburg following his own loan spell at the club.