Morgan Schneiderlin: Everton confirm Manchester United midfielder has joined Ronald Koeman’s side for initial £20m fee

EVERTON have confirmed the signing of Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United for an initial £20million fee - and have handed him the number TWO shirt.

The Frenchman was frozen out at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho but has now reunited with his former Southampton boss Ronald Koeman in a deal which could rise to £24m.

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Schneiderlin will now be hoping to make his Toffees debut against Manchester City this weekend and admits he's delighted to be handed a fresh start after penning a four-and-a-half year contract.

"Everton is a big club in the history of English football. I've always loved the atmosphere in the stadium. I've always liked playing here. I can't wait to play and to represent this great Club.

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There is a manager in place here that I know, I know he can get the best out of me, I know his style and how he likes to play football. He was very good with me from the start and I enjoyed playing football under him.
"He was very good for me and obviously he was a massive player in his playing days and you can only learn from the best. At Southampton he gave me some great advice to keep improving every day and it was a pleasure to work with him.

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"We spoke since the time I knew Everton would be interested. I know his ambition and why he came here. He believes in this and I do too. We are trying to achieve something here and this is what I am here for. I know the fans have big expectations and we'll do everything to make them come true.
"When I spoke with the manger and the people in place at Everton I understood immediately that they have a very good plan for the future of the Club. I just want to put my print on this Club and do everything to get Everton where it belongs."