BARCELONA have confirmed the £10m signing of Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu after activating their buy-back option.
The 23-year-old – who struggled to hold down a regular spot at Goodison Park – has penned a deal until 2019.
Gerard Deulofeu…back at BarcelonaPA:Press Association
Deulofeu is currently at the European Under-21 ChampionshipsAP:Associated Press
Deulofeu left the Catalans for Everton in 2015, having previously impressed during a loan spell with the Toffees.
But he spent the last six months with AC Milan.
Barcelona inserted a repurchase clause in the £4.3million deal when they sold the 23-year-old to the Toffees, which they have now opted to trigger.
Deulofeu only made six senior appearances for Barcelona prior to being shipped out on loan and then sold.
And while the Catalans have moved to bring him back this summer there’s no guarantee that the winger will remain in Spain.
Milan and Roma were also interested in taking Deulofeu this summer but have been beaten to the punch.
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Last season the fleet-footed attacking midfielder made 13 appearances for Everton before playing in 17 Serie A outings for Milan, scoring four goals.
Overall his Goodison Park record featured 25 starts, 21 susbstitute appearances and four goals.
Deulofeu is currently with the Spain U21 squad at the European Championships.
Deulofeu was on loan at AC Milan last seasonGetty Images
Deulofeu addresses the media at the European Under-21 ChampionshipsEPA
Meanwhile, Sandro Ramirez could be an Everton player on Monday.
The Spanish Under-21 striker is concentrating on the European Championships final before firming up his move to Everton from Malaga for £5.2million.
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