Everton complete third signing of summer as Mark Travers transfer confirmed

Everton complete third signing of summer as Mark Travers transfer confirmed

Goalkeeper Mark Travers has signed for Everton from Premier League rivals Bournemouth

Mark Travers has become Everton's third signing of the summer (Image: Everton FC )

Everton have signed goalkeeper Mark Travers from Premier League rivals Bournemouth for a fee believed to be in the region of £4m. The Republic of Ireland international becomes the Blues' third signing of the summer transfer window.

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Travers has put pen to paper on a four-year contract and will act as cover and competition for England international Jordan Pickford after the departures of back-up keepers Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic.

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Travers said: "I'm extremely proud and excited to be an Everton player. Coming in, you can feel how big this club is and the history that comes with it.

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"You really feel that with the fanbase, the new stadium now as well and the direction the club is going in.

"It's a fresh start for me to come up here and try a new chapter in my career.

"It's a really exciting time to be part of this massive football club and I just can't wait to get going."

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Travers has spent the past nine years at Bournemouth, making 82 appearances. He was on loan in the second half of last season with Championship side Middlesbrough.

The 26-year-old, who has won four caps for Ireland, continued: "Jordan (Pickford) is an outstanding goalkeeper for club and country. I'm looking forward to competing with everyone here and being a Premier League player.

"Being in this environment is huge. We're going to push each other every day in training and whatever happens on the weekend, we're going to be there for each other and make the most of every opportunity that comes.

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"It's always really exciting to work with a new group and being able to help the younger lads as well. I'll give it everything.

"I'll take pride in doing the right things on and off the pitch and representing this club with a lot of pride."

David Moyes is currently overseeing a huge transformation of the Everton squad. He had previously sanctioned the permanent £15m signing of attacking midfielder Carlos Alcaraz and the £27m capture of striker Thierno Barry.

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And after the Travers deal was announced, the Blues boss said: "We welcome Mark to Everton. With Asmir and Joao leaving the club over the summer, we were looking for a goalkeeper with a level of experience to support Jordan.

"We are continuing to work on bringing in more players ahead of the start of the season."

Everton kick-start their pre-season preparations tonight (July 15) when they travel to Accrington Stanley for their first friendly of the summer (7.45pm kick-off).

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