Tyrique George has left Chelsea for good, with Everton confirming on Monday that the tri-national forward has sealed a permanent switch to the Toffees for an undisclosed fee.
Eligible for the Super Eagles through his father, George had been on Chelsea's books for twelve years, having joined the Blues as a schoolboy at the age of eight.
The 20-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Everton, keeping him at the Hill Dickinson Stadium until June 30, 2030.
Everton have signed George permanently following a loan spell in the second half of last season, where he made eleven appearances in the Premier League.
Commenting on his permanent switch, George told Everton's official website: "I’m so happy to sign for Everton. I loved my time here on loan last season, so as soon as I knew it was a possibility to return, that's always what I wanted.
"This is a massive club. I've seen for myself how passionate the fans are about Everton, how much it means to them – and I want to put on good performances, score goals, and create goals to make them happy."
George made 37 first team appearances for Chelsea, registering six goals and six assists.
The English-Nigerian-Ghanaian forward also played his part in the club's triumphs in the Conference League and the Club World Cup before opting for a fresh challenge, with first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge becoming increasingly limited.
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