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The France Under: English club Everton have completed the signing of Thierno Barry from Spanish side Villarreal. The France Under-21 international striker has signed a four-year contract with the Blues, keeping him at the club until the end of June 2029.

A powerful 6ft 5in forward, Barry joined Villarreal last summer from Swiss side FC Basel. The Frenchman quickly adapted to La Liga, scoring 11 goals – including a hat-trick at Leganes in December – to help the Yellow Submarine to a fifth-placed finish and qualification for the Champions League.

"I'm very happy. It's very exciting to be here. I just can't wait to start, and I hope to start very quickly.