Everton swoop for youngster Lookman

Dimitris Kontos 8 years ago 1.9k
Ademola Lookman has signed for Everton from Charlton. Everton FC

Everton confirmed on Thursday the signing of England Under-20 international Ademola Lookman from Charlton, on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Speaking to the club's official website, the 19-year-old winger described joining the Blues as a ‘dream move’. 

“It feels great to be an Everton player;" said Lookman, who will wear shirt number 31. “As soon as I heard about Everton’s interest I knew this would be the right place for me. “Everton has a big history and I was also attracted by the manager. “When you look at what he did at Southampton, and what he does with young players in terms of developing them, that was a big attraction. “It was great playing in The Championship last season and for the last six months in League One but I feel like I’m ready to make the step up to the Premier League.”

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