Michael Keane signs for Everton

Everton have completed the £25m signing of England defender Michael Keane from Burnley on a five-year contract.

Keane underwent a medical at Newton-le-Willows before returning to the club's training ground Finch Farm to meet his new team-mates.

The 24-year-old, who has won two caps for England, was shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award last season.

Keane says manager Ronald Koeman was a major factor in his decision to join the Blues, stating that the Dutchman can help him develop into a top-class defender.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be at Everton, a fantastic football club with passionate fans and a great tradition and I can't wait to come into training tomorrow to meet all the lads," Keane said.

"First and foremost, the manager was a big factor in me coming to the club. He played in my position when he was a world-class player for a great Barcelona side and a great Dutch side and the style of football he likes to play will suit me, I believe."

Everton have also confirmed the £5.25m signing of Sandro Ramirez from Malaga on a four-year deal.

Former Barcelona striker Ramirez, 21, who scored 16 goals in 31 appearances for Malaga last season, believes the "big jump" to the Premier League will help him improve as a player.

"I'm very happy, this is a big step in my career," Sandro told evertontv. 

"I know I'm signing for a massive club in England. Everton is the ideal place for me, I've got the ideal manager who is going to keep giving me the confidence to improve my game.

"I cannot wait to wear the blue shirt in front of the Everton fans at Goodison Park. It's a big jump in my career coming to the Premier League and for a club like Everton which is really on the up.

"They have got big plans and want to succeed and keep developing. I'm hoping I can get to know my team-mates as soon as possible, and want to adapt to the football and the way of life in the city."

Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen Ajax and Eupen forward Henry Onyekuru have already agreed deals to join Everton this summer, although Nigerian Onyekuru will spend next season on loan at Anderlecht.

In other Everton news, Aaron Lennon has returned to Finch Farm for pre-season training ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

The former England winger was detained under the Mental Health Act in May, needing "care and treatment for a stress-related illness".

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