Everton sign Moise Kean from Juventus for £30million

Everton have confirmed the £30 million signing of Italian striker Moise Kean.

The teenager has signed a five-year Goodison deal to become Marco Silva's fifth recruit of the summer.

Kean moves to Merseyside from Juventus.

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“A striker was one of our priority signings this summer," said Silva.

“Moise is strong, fast, with many good qualities as a striker and he is just 19 years old. He has talent and he is ready to work, ready to improve our squad and gives us different solutions.

“He was at a big club, now he’s come to another big club and is ready to fight for this challenge and to give everything to EvertonJuventus wanted Kean to pen a new contract in Turin, but the youngster opted to become part of the Goodison rebuilding project.

“I am very proud and honoured to wear the Everton shirt. I will give my best to this team,” Kean told evertontv.

“I was convinced to sign because Everton is a club looking to the future and so am I. I know about the size of the club. It has big ambition and I will work very hard to help us fulfil what we want to achieve."

The Italy international striker joins midfielders Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin and keeper Jonas Lössl in the arrivals lounge.

“I am used to winning and I want to bring this winning attitude to the team. I hope I will be very good on the field and bring the fans joy.”