Everton confirm signing of striker Thierno Barry | OneFootball

Everton have completed the signing of French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for a reported £27 million (€32m), with the 22-year-old penning a four-year deal at Goodison Park.

Barry becomes the Toffees’ second addition of the summer following the permanent arrival of Carlos Alcaraz, as the club looks to reshape its attack ahead of the new campaign.

The France Under-21 international arrives as a direct replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who departed on a free transfer last month. With Armando Broja’s loan spell also ending, Everton were left short of options up front.

Barry enjoyed a strong season in La Liga, scoring 11 goals to help Villarreal secure Champions League qualification. He also featured for France at this summer’s Under-21 European Championship, playing a key role in their run to the semi-finals.

Speaking to evertontv, Barry said: "I'm very happy. It's very exciting to be here. I just can't wait to start and I hope to start very quickly.

"Everton is a big club in the Premier League. They have a good history and good players have played here, like Wayne Rooney and Romelu Lukaku. When I was young I liked to watch these players, now I want to do like these players who have gone before.

"I had good conversations with the manager. He told me I have the quality to play in the Premier League. He wants to do good work with me. He wants to help me on my road and I felt the sincerity with him so that's why I chose to come here as well.

"For me, it is a dream to play in the Premier League. I think I proved in my career so far that I can adapt. For example, last season I went to LaLiga, which is a top league, and I think I had a good season for my first season. I'm not scared to play here and do the same."