Everton have signed midfielder Orel Mangala on a season-long loan from Ligue 1 side Lyon.
The 26-year-old Belgium international only joined the French side in July for around £15m from Nottingham Forest, which was completed before the profit and sustainability deadline of 30 June.
Mangala, who played at Euro 2024, made 12 appearances on loan at Lyon last season before signing a permanent deal with the French club.
“Everton is a big club,” he told evertontv. “When I’ve played against Everton in the past, I’ve always felt there is a big fanbase here with a lot of passion for their club so it was an easy decision for me to come here.
“I think I’m someone who is composed on the ball. I like to link up play in the midfield between the defensive players and the attack – hopefully a bit of a balance of everything.