Tyrique George happy to join Everton on permanent deal

English-Ghanaian winger Tyrique George has shared his excitement after securing a permanent move to Everton in the current transfer window.

The 20-year-old attacker joins the Merseyside outfit for an undisclosed fee, having spent the second half of the 2025/26 campaign on loan with the Toffees.

The dynamic attacker, who impressed during his temporary stint with Everton has now signed a four-year contract, keeping him at the club until the end of June 2030.

“I’m so happy to sign for Everton. I loved my time here on loan last season, so as soon as I knew it was a possibility to return, that’s always what I wanted.

“This is a massive club. I’ve seen for myself how passionate the fans are about Everton, how much it means to them – and I want to put on good performances, score goals, and create goals to make them happy.

“The fans and the boys in the changing room made me feel welcome as soon as I arrived in February. It’s a strong group that’s only going to get better.

“I’m excited for what is ahead for us as a group and club.” he told evertonfc.com after completing the move.

During his loan spell last season, George made 11 appearances for Everton and showed flashes of his ability despite his young age. His performances convinced the club’s hierarchy and technical staff that he could become an important part of the team moving forward.

The 20-year-old’s journey began at Chelsea, joining the west London club aged eight, and rising through the ranks all the way to the senior team, where, coincidentally, he was named on the bench for the senior side for the first time against Everton in April 2024.

George made his first-team debut for the Londoners in a UEFA Conference League play-off round four months later, at the beginning of what became a breakthrough 2024/25 season.

The forward played in 12 of 13 Conference League games – starting eight alongside now-Everton teammate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – as Chelsea went all the way to clinch the European trophy, as well as making two appearances in the triumphant FIFA Club World Cup campaign later that summer.