Nigerian striker, Henry Onyekuru is delighted to have signed a five year deal with English Premier League side, Everton.

Onyekuru becomes the third player signed by coach Ronald Koeman after the club confirmed Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen and Jordan Pickford this off season.

A deal for Spanish star Sandro Ramirez is also in line as well for the Toffees.

He will also become the fifth Nigerian player to represent the club when he makes his debut after Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Victor Anichebe and Hope Akpan.

“I feel very happy and delighted with this move to Everton,” Onyekuru told Everton TV.

He also wrote via his Instagram page @c.henry21: “#thankful”

Onyekuru who will complete his £7m move to Goodision Park on Friday after passing medicals will be shipped out on loan to Belgian Champions Anderlecht for the 2017/18 season, where he is expected to gain more experience, and continue his development.



Nigeria international was the top scorer in Belgium’s Super League last season with 20 goals for KAS Eupen.


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