Monaco sign Onyekuru from Everton
Henry Onyekuru's tenure as an Everton player is over, as the attacking midfielder joined AS Monaco on Monday.
Monaco announced that the Nigerian international signed a five-year contract.
Following in the footsteps of @V_Ikpeba 👣 🇳🇬👌 pic.twitter.com/ExxAsE95V4
— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) August 12, 2019
Although neither side revealed a fee, Joe Bernstein of the Daily Mail reports that Everton agreed to sell the 22-year-old for £12 million.
"We are very happy to have Henry Onyekuru with us," Monaco general manager Oleg Petrov said. "He has demonstrated his qualities in recent seasons. He is a fast and powerful offensive player who will strengthen our offensive sector. We welcome him."
Enchante Monaco 🇲🇨 New League, New Challenge! I’m excited, let’s get started! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/hl3WIXFuR0
— Henry Onyekuru (@henryconyekuru) August 12, 2019
Onyekuru joined Everton from K.A.S. Eupen in 2017 but never appeared in a match; the Toffees immediately loaned him to Anderlecht, then Galatasaray for the following season.
He scored 16 times in 44 appearances to help the Turkish side win the Super Lig.
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