George Morgan continues his development on loan with AS Cannes | OneFootball

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Everton U21s forward George Morgan has rejoined French side AS Cannes on loan for the entirety of the 2026-27 campaign.

The 19-year-old Welsh youth international spent the second half of last season with the Côte d'Azur club, making 12 appearances and scoring twice —including a goal on his debut — as Cannes successfully secured promotion to Ligue 3.

Morgan had previously caught the eye at Finch Farm during the 2024-25 season, where he bagged an impressive 7 goals in 13 games for Everton’s Under-18s. His trajectory was rewarded back in January when he put pen to paper on a new long-term deal keeping him tied to the Blues until June 2028.

The young striker had featured in Paul Tait’s U21 squad during their recent pre-season training camp in Scotland, even setting up a goal in the Blues' opening friendly against Oldham Athletic. However, Everton management have decided that another full season of senior football in France represents the best next step for his ongoing development.

Morgan got a taste of real, competitive men's football in France last season and clearly made a decent impression. With a fresh contract signed through 2028, a full season starting in Ligue 3 should give him the minutes and physical test he needs, so it will be interesting to see if he can progress beyond this level.

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Tony Abrahams 2 Posted 21/07/2026 at 18:53:28

Very interesting.

I remember going to watch a French third division game when I was playing in a youth tournament near Paris, and I think it was definitely a lot more physical and competitive than watching a U21s game.

Dave Abrahams 3 Posted 21/07/2026 at 19:53:24

Are Everton getting a loan fee for this young player joining a third division French team?

Brendan McLaughlin 4 Posted 21/07/2026 at 20:22:43

A oui one Dave #3

Dave Abrahams 5 Posted 21/07/2026 at 20:26:29

Brendan (4) How oui Brendan ?

Paul Hewitt 6 Posted 21/07/2026 at 20:58:43

I'm sure Cannes are owned by TFG.

George Freeman 7 Posted 21/07/2026 at 21:04:19

Paul. You are correct TFG have owned them since 2023

Tony Dunn 8 Posted 21/07/2026 at 21:59:48

Think I've said this on here before, AS Cannes are actually just down the coast, based in Mandelieu la Napoule.

Had a great team in the 80s and had Zidane and Viera in their team then.

Alan J Thompson 9 Posted 22/07/2026 at 05:02:38

Heaven forbid the coaching staff at Finch Farm should get their hands on him and other than being registered as with Everton what is the point in the Academy and the Leagues in which they compete. Perhaps we should sign players like Braiden Graham and then leave them with Lindfield or whoever.

Next thing is we will lose qualification for European competition owing to the relationship with Cannes. Might be a nice opening for Gana while throwing a few bob into Everton's transfer kitty, you know, keeping it in the family.