23-year-old Republic of Ireland defender hails Coleman ‘the best captain’ he has had
Everton have signed Republic of Ireland centre half Jake O'Brien from Lyon for €20 million. Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP via Getty ImagesO’Brien has signed a four-year contract after attracting widespread interest from the Premier League on the back of one season in France. The former Crystal Palace centre half is Everton’s fifth signing of the summer after the midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, the forwards Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrøm and the return on loan of Jack Harrison.
Everton are adamant O’Brien’s arrival does not indicate they are prepared to sell Jarrad Branthwaite, the subject of two rejected bids from Manchester United this summer. O’Brien hopes he can replicate Branthwaite’s progress under Dyche.Olympics 2024, Day 4: Irish in action and best of the rest as Daniel Wiffen aims for historic win“I’m a ball-playing centre half, fast, I like to attack in both boxes and I like to bring a bit of excitement,” he said.
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