Barcelona announce signing of Gerard Deulofeu from Everton

By Michael Kelleher

Gerard Deulofeu spent the second half of last season on loan with AC Milan

Barcelona have announced the signing of Gerard Deulofeu from Everton on a two-year deal.

The Catalan side have activated a buy-back clause for the Spanish winger who signed for Everton on a permanent basis in July 2015.

Deulofeu fell down the pecking at Goodison Park following the signing of Yannick Bolasie from Crystal Palace and spent the second half of last season on loan with AC Milan.

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The 23-year-old, who is a product Barca's famed
La Masia academy, is currently on international duty with Spain U21 and is expected to start Friday night's European Championship final against Germany in Poland.

A statement from Barcelona said: "FC Barcelona have activated the buy-back clause for Gerard Deulofeu. In the following days, the terms will be agreed with both Everton and the player. Deulofeu's contract will run until 30 June 2019."