00:00Everton have completed the signing of Tyler Dibling from Southampton
00:05in a deal reportedly worth around £35 million, with an initial five in add-ons.
00:12The 19-year-old midfielder is committed to a four-year contract,
00:16keeping him at the club until June 2029 and becomes David Moyes' eighth signing of the summer.
00:23Dibling, capped twice by England under-21s, made his Southampton debut at 17.
00:27He went on to feature 44 times for the Saints, scoring four goals,
00:32while playing predominantly as a left-footed winger on the right or as an attacking midfielder.
00:39The teenager takes the number 20 shirt at Everton and says the move felt like a no-brainer,
00:44citing the club's new stadium, fan support and family feel as major factors in his decision.
00:51The manager is perfect for me, Dibling told Everton's website.
00:55He's helped so many players in my position and I know he'll be good for me.
01:00Moyes described Dibling as a talented young English player with lots of potential.
01:05Former Everton and Southampton winger Theo Walcott also welcomed the move,
01:11praising the opportunity for Dibling to thrive in a new stadium and under the spotlight of Merseyside football.
01:18The transfer comes after Dibling was linked with a £100m move to top six clubs following his early season form at Southampton,
01:28though his impact last season was limited to two Premier League goals.
01:33His valuation dropped partly due to his contract running for only two more years,
01:38a dip in form following Russell Martin's sacking and the shift to a defensive system under Ivan Juric and Simon Rusk,
01:46which stifled his attacking instincts.
01:50Everton's capture of Dibling is clearly a move based on potential.
01:54The teenager is described as a generational talent who needs the right style and environment to flourish,
01:59and Moyes believes the Everton ground can provide exactly that.
02:03With his pace and technical ability, Dibling represents an exciting addition to his squad looking to combine experience with youth in the Premier League this season.
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