Everton sign Michael Keane from Burnley in a deal which could cost a club-record fee of £30m
- Central defender Michael Keane has signed a five-year contract at Everton
- He becomes Ronald Koeman's fifth signing of the summer at Goodison Park
- Keane spoke of his admiration for Koeman upon completing his Everton move
Everton sign Michael Keane from Burnley in a deal which could cost a club-record fee of £30m
- Central defender Michael Keane has signed a five-year contract at Everton
- He becomes Ronald Koeman's fifth signing of the summer at Goodison Park
- Keane spoke of his admiration for Koeman upon completing his Everton move
Everton's summer spending spree has continued with the signing of centre-back Michael Keane from Burnley for a fee which could rise to a club record £30million.
The 24-year-old Keane has signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park and outlined the influence of manager Ronald Koeman in choosing to join Everton and become their fifth summer signing.
Keane said: 'First and foremost, the manager was a big factor in me coming to the club. He played in my position when he was a world-class player for a great Barcelona side and a great Dutch side and the style of football he likes to play will suit me, I believe.
Everton have signed centre-back Michael Keane from Burnley in a deal which could cost £30m
The 24-year-old Keane has signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park
Keane is congratulated by Steve Walsh after completing his move to Everton from Burnley
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'I watched a lot of Everton last season and I believe I really suit how the team likes to play. I feel like this is a great place to come and continue my development as a player.
'He's convinced me that he can still improve me in certain areas of my game. I'm only 24 which, for a centre-half in the Premier League, is relatively young. I've still got a long way to go and I know this and hopefully under his guidance I'll keep improving.
'You always want to play for a manager who believes in you. I wanted to come somewhere I was wanted by the staff, players and fans as well. I feel like Everton is the perfect match.
'I've also got to say thanks to the Chairman Bill Kenwright - he's been absolutely fantastic getting the deal through. I also spoke with Steve Walsh, who I knew from my time at Leicester four or five years ago, and they really convinced me that this was the place to come and that Everton is the perfect club for me.'
Keane has become Everton's fifth signing of the summer after sealing a move from Burnley
Keane spoke of his admiration for Everton manager Ronald Koeman (right)
Keane follows goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, midfielder Davy Klaasen and forwards Sandro Ramirez and Henry Onyekuru in through the arrivals door at Everton and takes the club's summer spending to £96m.
Manchester United stand to make up to £7.5m from the deal due to a 25 per cent sell-on clause inserted when Keane departed Old Trafford for Burnley in 2015.
Toffees boss Koeman believes Keane will continue to improve.
'Michael was high among the players we wanted to bring to Everton this summer and I'm delighted he is here at the club,' Koeman said.
'We knew there would be competition from other clubs but Michael believes in the ambition of Everton and what we want to do and this is the perfect moment for him to come.
Koeman backed Keane to continue improving at Everton in the coming years
Keane poses with brother and agent Tom (right) and Jamie Moralee, CEO of New Era Global Sports and a former professional footballer, as he signs for Everton for five years
'I believe there is much more to come from Michael and that's what makes his signing really exciting for me - we will see his development as a player along with the progression overall within the club.
'It's another really positive sign of the direction the club is moving in. He's 24 years old, his best years are to come, he's an England international, too, and I couldn't be more pleased that he's now a blue.'
Everton's summer spending spree has continued with the signing of centre-back Michael Keane from Burnley for a fee which could rise to a club record £30million.
The 24-year-old Keane has signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park and outlined the influence of manager Ronald Koeman in choosing to join Everton and become their fifth summer signing.
Keane said: 'First and foremost, the manager was a big factor in me coming to the club. He played in my position when he was a world-class player for a great Barcelona side and a great Dutch side and the style of football he likes to play will suit me, I believe.
Everton have signed centre-back Michael Keane from Burnley in a deal which could cost £30m
The 24-year-old Keane has signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park
Keane is congratulated by Steve Walsh after completing his move to Everton from Burnley
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'I watched a lot of Everton last season and I believe I really suit how the team likes to play. I feel like this is a great place to come and continue my development as a player.
'He's convinced me that he can still improve me in certain areas of my game. I'm only 24 which, for a centre-half in the Premier League, is relatively young. I've still got a long way to go and I know this and hopefully under his guidance I'll keep improving.
'You always want to play for a manager who believes in you. I wanted to come somewhere I was wanted by the staff, players and fans as well. I feel like Everton is the perfect match.
'I've also got to say thanks to the Chairman Bill Kenwright - he's been absolutely fantastic getting the deal through. I also spoke with Steve Walsh, who I knew from my time at Leicester four or five years ago, and they really convinced me that this was the place to come and that Everton is the perfect club for me.'
Keane has become Everton's fifth signing of the summer after sealing a move from Burnley
Keane spoke of his admiration for Everton manager Ronald Koeman (right)
Keane follows goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, midfielder Davy Klaasen and forwards Sandro Ramirez and Henry Onyekuru in through the arrivals door at Everton and takes the club's summer spending to £96m.
Manchester United stand to make up to £7.5m from the deal due to a 25 per cent sell-on clause inserted when Keane departed Old Trafford for Burnley in 2015.
Toffees boss Koeman believes Keane will continue to improve.
'Michael was high among the players we wanted to bring to Everton this summer and I'm delighted he is here at the club,' Koeman said.
'We knew there would be competition from other clubs but Michael believes in the ambition of Everton and what we want to do and this is the perfect moment for him to come.
Koeman backed Keane to continue improving at Everton in the coming years
Keane poses with brother and agent Tom (right) and Jamie Moralee, CEO of New Era Global Sports and a former professional footballer, as he signs for Everton for five years
'I believe there is much more to come from Michael and that's what makes his signing really exciting for me - we will see his development as a player along with the progression overall within the club.
'It's another really positive sign of the direction the club is moving in. He's 24 years old, his best years are to come, he's an England international, too, and I couldn't be more pleased that he's now a blue.'
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