Everton have completed the signing of defender Ben Godfrey from Norwich for a fee of £20m.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has been in the market for a centre back and switched attention to the 22 year old after a loan deal for first choice target – Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori – became increasingly unlikely to happen.
Godfrey made 30 top flight appearances for Norwich as Daniel Farke’s side were relegated to the Sky Bet Championship last season, but impressed nonetheless along with Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis in defence for the Canaries.
Speaking after the completion of the deal, the England International said, “It is an honour to sign for Everton and to be a part of a huge club. I am very thankful for the opportunity and I can’t wait to get started.”
