*DEAL ACCEPTED: Everton FC winger Tyrique George has just turned down Chelsea stay to complete £22m move to Goodison Park*
Everton have landed one of the Premier League’s brightest young wingers, with *Tyrique George* agreeing a deal to leave Chelsea and join the Toffees this summer.
*George chooses Everton over Chelsea extension*
The 18-year-old wide man has rejected the chance to stay at Stamford Bridge and has instead accepted Everton’s proposal, with a £22m transfer now set to be finalized.
Sources close to the deal say George was convinced by David Moyes’ project and the promise of first-team minutes at Goodison Park — something that has been hard to come by at Chelsea with the Blues stacked in attack.
The England youth international is expected to sign a 5-year contract and undergo his medical in the next 48 hours.
*Why Everton moved for George*
Everton’s recruitment team have targeted pace and directness this window, and George fits the profile perfectly.
Predominantly a left-winger but comfortable on the right, he made 9 senior appearances for Chelsea last season and impressed with his 1v1 ability, work rate, and end product in U21s football where he scored 7 goals and added 11 assists.
With Everton looking to add more firepower after a difficult 2024-25 season, George is seen as both an immediate option off the bench and a long-term starter.
*Chelsea’s stance*
Chelsea were keen to keep George and offered him an improved contract. But with competition from Palmer, Mudryk, Neto and Madueke, the pathway to regular Premier League football was unclear.
The club have inserted a 20% sell-on clause and a buy-back option as part of the £22m agreement — a sign they still rate him highly for the future.
*What it means for Everton*
This is Everton’s second attacking signing of the window as Moyes looks to reshape the front line. George’s arrival adds youth, energy and Premier League experience to a squad that struggled for goals last year.
Fans will be hoping he can follow the path of Anthony Gordon — another academy winger who broke through at Everton and went on to become a full England international.
*What’s next*
George is expected to be unveiled this week and will link up with the squad for pre-season in the US. He’ll wear the No. 17 shirt.
_“I’m buzzing to be here,”_ a source close to George said. _“He wants to play, develop, and help Everton push back up the table.”_
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