Idrissa Gana Gueye has rejoined Everton from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth £8million.
The midfielder returns to Goodison Park on a two-year deal after spending three years at the club between 2016 and 2019, making 108 appearances.
Gueye, 32, becomes Everton’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window following the arrivals of defenders James Tarkowski, Ruben Vinagre and Conor Coady, midfielder Amadou Onana and forwards Dwight McNeil and Neal Maupay.
On his return to Everton, Gueye said: “There is no better feeling than coming home. I am very happy to be back here at Everton, to help and to work hard. I will give my soul to this team.
“Coming back here was important for me because it feels like I’m at home. I’ve followed the team every week and seen how they play. For me, there’s no better place than Everton, that’s why I chose for Back here.
“There is also a great atmosphere in the stadium and everyone here is like a family. I felt very, very good when I was here. [the first time] and even when I went to Paris, I kept in touch with some of the players here and continued to support the team.
Image: Idrissa Gana Gueye in his first spell at Everton
“For me, it’s special. I told PSG that if I’m going to leave it will be for one team, and that was Everton.
“It wasn’t a difficult decision for me because I love this club. That’s why I had to come home. It’s a pleasure for me to come back and we hope to have a good season because we have to go and try to achieve our goals. . “
Gueye won Ligue 1 twice with PSG following his £29million move while helping Senegal to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Image: Senegalese players celebrate a goal by Idrissa Gana Gueye
Everton manager Frank Lampard added: “We are delighted to add a player of Idrissa’s quality and experience to the squad. We have been keen to strengthen our midfield options and his attributes, they will undoubtedly benefit the workforce.
“Idrissa has played at the highest level of football. Evertonians know all about his tireless work rate and the value he brings to a team, and we’re looking forward to him bringing all of that now that he’s back at the club.”
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