August 15 2016

Yannick Bolasie (Photo: Ramzi Musallam)

YANNICK BOLASIE has signed a five year deal with Everton for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old came on as a sub for his last appearance for Palace in the 1-0 defeat to West Brom at the weekend.

The Congolese winger told Everton's official website: "I'm looking forward to putting on the Everton shirt, this is a big club and I know all about it from having played against them over the years.

"For me, it was a no-brainer to come here. But now that I've come to Everton, the job is not done. I’ve got to work hard and feel my way in. I’m ready and up for the challenge.

"It’s not about the money for me. It’s about looking at the ambition of the Club and where they are trying to get to. I just like to play football.

"I just like to play football and it’s going to be really interesting to learn from someone like Ronald Koeman, who was obviously a top centre-back as a player and he played with some of the best players in the world."