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Everton signed Brazilian midfielder Allan from Italian Napoli for three years, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
Everton is reported to have paid Napoli around £ 25 million.
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Allan, 29, scored 11 goals and had 16 assists in more than 200 appearances for Napoli in all competitions, helping them win the Coppa Italia last season.
“It is a real pleasure to join Everton. I am immensely happy to be here,” Allan said in a club statement.
🇧🇷 | Welcome to Everton, Allan!#BienVindoAllan pic.twitter.com/ycW4G51RSb
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“I hope, as I have done throughout my career, to contribute my performances together with my teammates and to put on great games, great performances and win big things.”
With nine caps for Brazil, Allan was part of the team that won the Copa América in 2019.
At Everton, he will meet manager Carlo Ancelotti, who had previously played with the 61-year-old for two seasons while the Italian was in charge of Napoli.
“They are a club with a rich history in the Premier League, they have real ambition and then there is Professor Ancelotti. He has done everything he can to bring me here,” Allan said.
“It’s the size of the club and the name of the manager, which means you don’t think twice about coming to Everton.”
Everton have also been linked with Real Madrid midfielder James Rodríguez, as Ancelotti aims to strengthen the Merseyside club’s midfield ahead of the new season.
Everton finished 12th last season and kick off their new Premier League campaign with a trip to Tottenham Hotspur on 13 September.
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