Everton have officially confirmed the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £28 million.
The transfer includes an initial £24 million fee with £3-4 million in add-ons, and the midfielder has penned a five-year contract that runs until June 2030.
Although Dewsbury-Hall only spent a single season at Stamford Bridge, his move to Goodison Park ends a brief chapter in West London where he struggled for consistent game time. Despite adapting well to Enzo Maresca’s tactical style, the 26-year-old was mostly limited to appearances off the bench due to the prominence of Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez.
Why Everton pounced on chance to sign Dewsbury-Hall
Interestingly, Dewsbury-Hall still managed to make a solid impact when called upon. He featured prominently in Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League campaign, where he scored four goals and registered a crucial assist in the final against Real Betis.
In the Club World Cup, he added another goal in a 4-1 win over Benfica and came off the bench in the final against Paris Saint-Germain.
However, those flashes of brilliance weren’t enough to earn him a starting place in the Premier League. He made just two starts and 13 appearances in total, amounting to a mere 256 minutes. Nevertheless, his contributions in European competitions showcased his potential and made him a valuable asset, particularly for a side like Everton in search of midfield reinforcements.
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Chelsea’s decision to offload him wasn’t purely based on performance. The club is under pressure from UEFA following recent sanctions regarding financial control.
Consequently, they’ve been urged to balance their books by selling players who featured in last season’s Conference League squad. Without such sales, Chelsea risk being unable to register key summer signings like Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, and Liam Delap for Champions League action.
Looking ahead: Moyes banks on midfield revamp
For Everton, the acquisition is a strategic win. Manager David Moyes has emphasised the need for quality additions this summer, particularly in midfield. Dewsbury-Hall’s arrival addresses this concern directly and offers the Toffees a proven attacking option from central areas.
More importantly, his standout performances during Leicester City’s 2023/24 promotion campaign provide a blueprint of what Everton fans can expect. In that season, Dewsbury-Hall was electric.
He contributed 12 goals and 14 assists – a tally surpassed just three times in the last decade of Championship football. This attacking productivity is precisely what Moyes needs as he looks to fill the creative void left by Abdoulaye Doucouré.
While the move signals a new chapter for the energetic midfielder, it also presents a golden opportunity to prove his worth in England’s top flight. With the belief of his new manager and the support of the Everton faithful, Dewsbury-Hall may finally have the stage to deliver consistently – and to silence any lingering doubts from his time at Chelsea.
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