The Toffees beat West Ham to Coady’s signature, with the deal ending the 29-year-old’s seven-season spell at Molineux – four of them as captain. The move to Goodison Park gives Coady regular first-team football and the chance to strengthen his bid to be included in England’s 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar. Coady was dropped by Wolves boss Bruno Lage for Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Leeds – the first time he has been deliberately left out of a Wolves shirt since April 2017 – and remained an unused substitute at Elland Road. “It’s unbelievable to go to Everton,” Coadi, who has been capped 10 times by England, told evertontv. “As soon as I heard the interest, from the coach but also from the football club itself, I really wanted to be a part of it straight away. I am over the moon to join. “I’ve grown up in the city, I know the football club, how big this club is and what it means to the fans. I’m someone who was desperate to come here, to play for this club. I’ve got family and friends who are massive Evertonians. “I’m here to give absolutely everything I have for this football club. It’s important to work as hard as I can to help my team-mates, help the club move forward and make people proud.” Everton manager Frank Lampard added: “We are delighted to bring a player of Conor’s quality and vast experience to Everton and he fits the way we want to play as a team. “As well as being one of the most reliable defenders in the Premier League and an England international, his leadership skills will benefit us immensely.”
Wolves reach deal for Guedes
Valencia have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Wolves for the sale of Portugal international Goncalo Guedes. The 25-year-old, signed from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, moves to Molineux after scoring 40 goals and providing 32 assists in 198 appearances for the Spanish club. “The club thanks him for his professionalism as a Valencia CF player and wishes him the best of luck in this new stage of his career,” a Valencia statement said.
Coady eases injury crisis at Everton
Everton’s capture of Coady brings much-needed reinforcements to Goodison Park after the Toffees confirmed defender Ben Godfrey was facing a three-month layoff following surgery on a fractured fibula. An Everton statement read: “Ben Godfrey underwent successful surgery this morning on the fractured fibula he sustained during Saturday’s Premier League opener against Chelsea at Goodison Park. “The defender will now begin rehabilitation at Finch Farm under the care of the Club’s medical team and is expected to be out for around three months.” Image: Everton’s Ben Godfrey is carried off the pitch on a stretcher after suffering an injury
Everton are awaiting the extent of Mina’s injury
Everton also gave an update on the fitness of defender Gerry Mina, who was also forced off against Chelsea with an ankle injury, the severity of which is not yet known. The statement continued: “Yerry Mina suffered an ankle ligament injury in the second half of Saturday’s game and will see a specialist this week to find out the full extent of the problem before undergoing treatment at Finch Farm.”
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