Everton sign Irish defender Jake O’Brien from Lyon
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Lyon's Irish defender Jake O'Brien (left) and Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz fight for the ball in the French Cup final at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on May 25, 2024. O'Brien scored Lyon's goal in their 2-1 loss.
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Everton have signed Ireland centre back Jake O'Brien from French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais on a four-year contract, the English Premier League club announced on July 30.
The Merseyside club did not disclose the financial details, but the British media reported that the deal is worth around £17 million (S$29.2 million).
The 23-year-old started his career at his hometown club, Cork City, before moving to Crystal Palace in 2021. Having had loan spells at League Two club Swindon Town and Belgian side RWD Molenbeek, he made 32 appearances for Lyon across all competitions since joining them in 2023.
"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."
Everton begin their Premier League campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on Aug 17. REUTERS
