Adam Aznou Set to Join Everton After Medical Completed

Everton are close to signing left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich. The defender completed his medical on Monday morning. The deal costs €9 million, with another €3 million possible in add-ons.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Adam Aznou finished his medical for a move from Bayern Munich to Everton. The transfer is €9 million plus €3 million in bonuses. This ends his two-year stay at Bayern. Talks earlier included a possible buy-back option for Bayern, but Everton refused. They wanted full control of the player’s future.

WHY AZNOU IS AN IMPORTANT SIGNING

Everton had trouble last season in the Premier League and finished in the lower half of the table. They failed to be dangerous to teams above them for most of the season, and the team is in need of drastic improvement if they don’t want to fight agaibst relegation. Adam Aznou is 19 and brings speed, skill, and flexibility. He only played a few games for Bayern but was seen as a top young talent.

This new signing matches Everton’s goal of adding young energy to David Moyes’ team. Aznou’s athletic way of playing gives new choices in both defense and attacking on the left. The Moroccan international will likely compete for a starting position immediately.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR EVERTON AND AZNOU?

Everton are preparing for the new season, with a Premier League opener against newly-promoted Leeds United on August 16. Leeds played the Championship last season, and will want to have a strong start to guarantee a stay in the Premier League for the following season as soon as possible. Everton will aim to start well and move up the table quickly. How Aznou fits into the team will be watched closely as fans hope he strengthens the defense.