Jake O'Brien Leaves Lyon For Everton In £17m Deal
Everton have added Olympique Lyon defender Jake O'Brien to their ranks ahead of the new season.
The Republic of Ireland international has signed a four-year contract at Goodison Park.
Everton have paid £17m for the 23-year-old, just a year after he moved to France from Crystal Palace.
In his sole season with Lyon, O'Brien made 27 Ligue 1 appearances and scored four goals.
"Jake further strengthens our talented core of centre-backs and adds competition to our squad which can help us continue to progress," Everton manager Sean Dyche said in a statement.
"He is still young but has earned valuable experience both abroad and at international level, and has many impressive attributes to become a top-quality player for Everton in the Premier League."
"I'm buzzing and so happy to have signed for Everton," O'Brien told evertontv. "I've been dreaming of this kind of move in the Premier League, with such a historic club. It's a very exciting move for me.
"When the transfer window opened there were other clubs in for me but there was only one club I wanted to go to - it was Everton.
"They've shown the faith in me so now it's my turn to show why on the pitch.
Everton begin their Premier League campaign at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on August 17.
