Everton Sign Djibril Sidibe

Everton have completed transfer of Djibril Sidibe from AS Monaco on a season-long loan.

Sidibe told evertontv: “I was very happy to hear a historic and big club like Everton was thinking of signing me.

“It was very easy for me. I did not have to reflect for too long before making my decision to come here.

“Everton are recruiting with the intent to win trophies and play on the biggest stage.I am 100 per cent motivated and ready to help the Club achieve its goals and to achieve my own individual goals.”

Everton manager Marco Silva added: “Djibril has fantastic experience, winning titles and playing many matches in a competitive league. He is a World Cup winner and he has the hunger to achieve much more in his career.

“It is important to have different options in each position and with Djibril and Seamus [Coleman] we now have two high-quality right-backs.

“Djibril has also shown to me he has a real desire to play for Everton and be part of the big things we are trying to create.”