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Everton Secure Tyrique George from Chelsea for £24 m

7/5/2026

Summary

Everton Sign George

Everton have agreed with Chelsea to sign winger Tyrique George permanently.
The deal totals up to £24 million, with £18 million upfront, £6 million in add-ons, and a 15% sell-on clause for Chelsea.
The transfer remains subject to George’s personal terms and a medical examination.
George made 11 appearances, started once, and was praised by manager David Moyes for his work-rate.

Summary

Everton Secures George

Everton aim to finalize 20-year-old forward George’s transfer before the squad returns to Finch Farm for pre-season testing on Friday.
Early registration will let George join the first pre-season sessions, signaling Everton’s push for youth internationals and home-grown talent after signing Hackney and George.
Everton made Merlin Rohl’s loan from Freiburg permanent for £18 million after a relegation-avoidance clause was met, adding wing and midfield depth for pre-season.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United broke the British teenage transfer record in August 2004 when they paid £27 million for 18-year-old Wayne Rooney, a deal driven by Sir Alex Ferguson’s commercial growth. That precedent showed English clubs could invest heavily in home-grown talent, a pattern echoed years later as Everton pursued young prospects, reinforcing a shift toward sizable domestic youth spending.

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Everton Sign George

Everton have agreed with Chelsea to sign winger Tyrique George permanently.
The deal totals up to £24 million, with £18 million upfront, £6 million in add-ons, and a 15% sell-on clause for Chelsea.
The transfer remains subject to George’s personal terms and a medical examination.
George made 11 appearances, started once, and was praised by manager David Moyes for his work-rate.

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