Everton sign Michael Keane in £30m deal

The 24-year-old has penned a five-year contract at the Goodison club and becomes the club’s fifth signing of the summer after deals for Jordan Pickford, Davy Klaassen, Sandro Ramirez and Henry Onyekuru.

Everton did not reveal the exact fee paid for the former Manchester United centre-half – only saying that it could rise to a club-record equalling £30 million.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be at Everton, a fantastic football club with passionate fans and a great tradition and I can’t wait to come into training tomorrow to meet all the lads,” Keane told the club’s website.

“First and foremost, the manager was a big factor in me coming to the club. He played in my position when he was a world-class player for a great Barcelona side and a great Dutch side and the style of football he likes to play will suit me, I believe.

“I watched a lot of Everton last season and I believe I really suit how the team likes to play. I feel like this is a great place to come and continue my development as a player.”

In March, Keane made his full England debut in a friendly against Germany before playing in a World Cup qualifier versus Lithuania.