Jordan Pickford becomes Britain’s most expensive keeper with £25m move to Everton
Premier League side flex their muscles and swoop on Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen as well
Everton made Jordan Pickford Britain’s most expensive goalkeeper on Thursday as they signed the Sunderland star in a deal worth up to £30 million (US$38 million, €34 million).
England Under-21 international Pickford will cost Everton an initial £25 million, surpassing the £10 million Southampton paid to sign his international colleague Fraser Forster from Celtic in 2014.
The 23-year-old is the third most expensive goalkeeper in the world behind Manchester City’s recent €40 million signing of Benfica goalkeeper Ederson and Gianluigi Buffon’s €53 million switch from Parma to Juventus in 2001.
“Last season was my first in the Premier League so to get this opportunity with Everton now, to be able to go forward with my career and show everyone what I can do with Everton is unbelievable,” Pickford told Everton’s website.
“It’s a great club, a massive club and I think it’s a great opportunity and the right time for me to come to Everton.
“This is an exciting time for the club and for me, too, with the ambition being shown. I just want to be the best I can be to help.”