Senegal international joins Everton

Steve Dede 07:11 - 03 August 2016

Idrissa Gueye

Idrissa Gueye says he's very happy to be at Everton and excited to put on the Blue shirt to start the new season here," Gueye told Everton's website.

Everton have signed Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye on a four-year deal from second-tier Aston Villa, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old, who joined Villa from French side Lille last season, made 38 appearances for the Midlands team, who were relegated from England's top-flight last season.

No financial details were disclosed but British media estimated the deal was worth about £7m.

"I am very happy to be here at Everton and I am very happy and excited to put on the Blue shirt to start the new season here," Gueye told Everton's website.

"Everton is a big team with big players and great fans. I have played a season with Aston Villa which was a hard season but I think my style is good for the Premier League."