Everton have secured Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille on a five-year deal.
The Toffees paid an undisclosed fee for the 24-year-old, who transferred to Marseille from Sheffield United last summer.
Ndiaye netted four goals in 46 appearances last season, contributing to the French club’s run to the Europa League semi-finals.
“He is still young but has experience at European and international level and we feel he will be a really positive addition to our squad,” said Everton manager Sean Dyche.
Sheffield United “reluctantly accepted” a reported £20 million offer for Ndiaye, following his impressive performance of 14 goals and 11 assists that helped secure their promotion from the Championship in the 2022-23 season.
The Blades had signed Ndiaye from non-league side Boreham Wood in 2019.
The France-born forward, who spent time in the Marseille academy, later moved to Senegal, his father’s homeland.
Ndiaye becomes Everton’s third summer signing, joining after winger Jack Harrison, who returned on a season-long loan from Leeds, and central midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, who made a permanent move from Aston Villa.
“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,” said Ndiaye, who has made 20 international appearances.
“I’m so excited. I’ll be very proud to be part of the last season to play at Goodison Park, too.”
Everton’s director of football Kevin Thelwell said: “Iliman is a player we have admired for a long time and we are delighted to bring a much sought-after player of his quality to Everton.
“We think he will excite Evertonians and give our attack a different dimension.”