Everton confirm Maitland-Niles signing from Lyon for €5m
The Premier League club have completed the permanent signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for €5m on a three-year contract, following an official confirmation late on Tuesday.
Everton have confirmed the signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon, with a €5m fee and a three-year contract agreed, according to Ben Jacobs. The announcement was reported late on Tuesday.
The deal brings Maitland-Niles to the club on a permanent basis from the Ligue 1 side. The confirmation sets out the length of his agreement as three years and puts a clear price on the transfer at €5m.
An official announcement signals that the core paperwork has been completed, meaning registration can proceed and the player can link up with his new team once eligible.
The reporting does not mention any add-ons, sell-on clauses or performance-related elements attached to the fee, nor does it set out an expected unveiling date.
The sum was given in euros at €5m, and no further contractual details beyond the term were disclosed in the initial communication, the report adds.