Iliman Ndiaye becomes Everton's third summer signing | OneFootball

Everton have confirmed the signing of Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye.

Ndiaye becomes the third summer arrival at Goodison Park following Jack Harrison’s loan return and Tim Iroegbunam’s switch from Aston Villa.

The Senegal international joins Sean Dyche’s side for a reported £17m fee, having left first club Sheffield United just last year for the Ligue 1 outfit.

“I am so pleased to be an Everton player,” said Ndiaye.

“The main reasons I wanted to join were how big the club is, its history and the part I can play in helping the team in the forward direction it is going in. I’m so excited and can’t wait to get going.

“Kevin [Thelwell] and the manager both spoke to me and made me feel wanted. My Senegal teammate Idrissa [Gueye] also played a part and spoke highly of the club and a lot of good things.

“As a player, I like to dribble, show skills and get the fans out their seats. I want to score goals and get assists but I also like to work hard. I love running, chasing the ball, getting the team high up the pitch. As a striker, you’re the first defender. I love doing that bit.

“I’m so excited. I want to come in and carry on from the team’s progress last season. I feel like I’ll be ready to help and I just want to give it my all to get this club higher up the table.”

Ndiaye, who scored four goals in 46 appearances for Les Phocéens in all competitions last season, has signed a five-year contract with the Toffees.