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Abdoulaye Doucouré has become Everton’s third great midfielder in four days after completing his move from Watford for around £ 20 million. The 27-year-old has signed a three-year contract, and Everton have the option on a fourth season.
The Frenchman has been a target for Everton since last summer, when Marco Silva was coach, but Watford was prepared to sell only after his relegation. Doucouré made 129 Premier League appearances in four years at Vicarage Road and joins Allan and James Rodríguez in Carlo Ancelotti’s new midfield.
“I have been waiting a long time to come here and now it has happened, so I am very happy,” said Doucouré. “I had some interest in other clubs, but from the beginning, when Everton showed interest in me, I told my agent to focus on Everton. It was the only club I wanted to join. Everton have a great history in English football and it is a good club for me to take a step forward in my career.
Everton have spent around £ 60m to renew their midfield this summer.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United has continued its expansive spending in this window with the acquisition of Jamal Lewis of Norwich for around £ 15 million. The left-back, who was linked to a move to Liverpool earlier in the summer, signed a five-year deal at St James’ Park.
