Everton sign Turkish forward Tosun

London Jan 6 (IANS) English Premier League (EPL) club Everton has signed Turkey international Cenk Tosun in a deal worth $36.6 million.

The signing was confirmed by the club as it met city rivals Liverpool in a crucial FA cup clash at Anfield reports Xinhua news agency.

Tosun who has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with Everton was described by the club s manager Sam Allardyce as the best in Europe at that price.

"This lad looks like he is strong mentally and has a good pedigree " said Allardyce.

Tosun who has joined Everton from Besiktas and has been capped 25 times for his country said he is eager to be involved in Everton s next EPL game against London club Tottenham on January 13.

In an interview with EvertonTV Tosun said: "It feels great to be an Everton player. I m really happy to be here and happy that everything is done. I m really excited to play for Everton as soon as possible. Everton is a great club with a big history and a big culture and I m looking forward to showing the fans the kind of player I am."

Allardyce described the signing his first as Everton manager as a massive boost for the club.

"He is Turkey s number one striker and has scored goals in the Champions League and the Turkish League. I don t think you can look any more than we have done and for the price this is the best in Europe at the moment " said the manager.

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