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but loan out to Malaga
Skysports.com can confirm that Everton have struck a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Anderson Silva.
As we revealed earlier on Thursday, the 23-year-old has joined Malaga on loan until December 31 as The Toffees have been unable to secure the player a work permit as yet.
Silva left Racing Santander earlier in the summer when his deal expired and was courted by a host of Spanish sides including Deportivo La Coruna, Celta Vigo and Osasuna.
It transpired that none were able to agree terms with the South American and he ended up training with Everton.
David Moyes was impressed with the player, who can operate as a defensive or offensive midfielder, and was keen to take him to Goodison Park permanently.
However, Silva is not yet eligible for a work permit and so the Merseysiders have agreed a deal with the player's former club Nacional Montevideo of Uruguay, who still own 50 percent of his rights, whereby he will spend a spell on loan at Malaga until he can secure an EU passport - which should be in the New Year.
Silva himself confirmed he would be spending the next few months back in Spain, but was looking forward to linking up with Everton.
"I have joined Malaga to help the club and to demonstrate I am worthy of playing in the Premier League with Everton," he told skysports.com.
"I am hoping to play in Malaga's friendly game against Newcastle this week." |
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