Everton have completed a deal to sign Omari Benjamin. The striker joins the Blues’ under-21s after leaving Arsenal at the end of last season – and has put pen to paper on a three-year deal. Benjamin had a period on trial at Everton during the 2023-24 campaign. He scored in a 2-1 win over subsequent Premier League 2 champions Tottenham.
The 18-year-old has been capped for Wales at under-19 level. On his switch to the Toffees, Benjamin told Everton’s website: “This is a really exciting opportunity for me. I’m keen to show what I can do on the pitch and excited at what is to come at Everton.
“It was very easy to sign here because everyone was so welcoming and the boys and staff were really nice when I came here for a trial.”
“I’d say I’m an exciting forward who likes to drive at opponents and score goals. I’m really keen to get started. This season, I just want to show what I can do and then, longer-term, get a chance to impress in the senior team set-up and, one day, play for Everton and help the club as much as I can.” Everton director of academy, Gareth Prosser, said: “We are delighted to welcome Omari to Everton. Our staff worked hard to bring him to Finch Farm with plenty of competition from other clubs. “Omari has a lot of talent and we look forward to working with him to help fulfil his undoubted potential.”
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