Soccer-Everton sign Brazil midfielder Allan from Napoli

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Everton had paid a fee of around 25 million pounds ($33 million) to Napoli for the 29-year-old. Allan scored 11 goals and grabbed 16 assists in more than 200 appearances for Napoli across all competitions, helping them claim the Coppa Italia last season.

Everton has signed Brazil midfielder Allan from Italian side Napoli on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Everton had paid a fee of around 25 million pounds ($33 million) to Napoli for the 29-year-old.

Allan scored 11 goals and grabbed 16 assists in more than 200 appearances for Napoli across all competitions, helping them claim the Coppa Italia last season. "It is a real pleasure to sign for Everton. I am immensely happy to be here," Allan said in a club statement.

"I hope, as I have done in my entire career, I contribute with my performances together with my teammates and that I put in some great games, great performances, and win important things."