Idrissa Gueye, a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, has returned to Everton on a permanent deal reportedly worth €10 million, the club has announced.
He committed to a two-year deal that runs through 2024.
Before joining PSG for a reported £30 million, the midfielder was a fan favourite at Goodison Park between 2016 and 2019, making 108 appearances across all competitions.
Gueye, who was approaching the end of his contract at PSG, was made aware by new manager Christophe Galtier that he was not part of the team’s long-term plans, and Everton moved quickly to begin contract negotiations.
“There is no better feeling than coming back home. I am very happy to be here at Everton again, to help and to work hard. I’ll give my soul to this team,” Gueye told evertontv.
“Coming back here was important to me because I feel like I’m in my home. I’ve followed the team every week and watched how they play. For me, there is no better place than Everton, so that’s why I chose to come back here.
“There is also a great atmosphere at the stadium and everyone here is like a family. I felt very, very good when I was here [the first time] and even when I went to Paris, I kept in touch with some of the players here and continued to support the team.
“For me, it’s special. I told PSG if I am going to leave it will be for one team — and that was Everton.
