Welsh central back signed a three-year contract at Everton. Transfer amount for a 31-year-old player, who as captain led the Welsh national team to the semifinals of Euro 2016, did not disclose, the tails say it is the amount around of £ 12 million pounds. Williams is considered as the direct replacement for John Stones who transferred from Goodison Park to Manchester City for £ 47,500,000 pounds this Tuesday.
The former Welsh player of the year who went from Stockport County to Swansea in May 2008, is at Everton highly motivated and determined to face the new challenges in the Liverpool club. Williams experienced in Swansea eight years and felt a new challenge was exactly what he needed and therefore did not hesitate to join Everton.
As he says Everton is a great club with an incredible manager (Ronald Koeman), the world legend in football. Williams thinks that the club is heading in the right direction, and wants to be part of it. He is very curious to see what the manager’s plans are for him and the team. Ronald Koeman was one of the best stoppers that ever played on the field, and the whole team of Everton can learn from him.
“I look forward to seeing what the manager’s plans are for me and the team. Ronald Koeman has been one of the greatest centre-halves to ever play the game, so I look forward to learning from him and seeing what he can teach me. I really can’t wait to get out there at Goodison. I’ve always enjoyed playing on the Goodison pitch, so it will be nice to be an Everton player and experience what it’s all about when I’m part of the home team,” said Williams. This is always a noisy place with a crowd that gets behind the team. As an away player – I’ve scored at Goodison and in my career I haven’t scored many goals! – it’s a difficult place to play,” said Williams.
Everton fans can expect honest, hardworking player who always makes most for his teammates and the club as possible. Although he always does not play perfectly, his intentions are good and he tries to leave everything on the field.
“Obviously, Swansea was very memorable for me and I would like to thank every single fan, my former and current teammates and all of the Swansea family for their unconditional support and friendship. I wish everyone at Swansea all the best for the future and they will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Williams.
Everton manager Koeman sees the new transfer as a strong player on the position of central defender who knows the Premier League and fits into the concept of the team. Is an experienced player who the team needs. Both in Swansea and in the national team he has shown that it is a leader and is ready to accept a new challenge at Everton.
Ashley Williams poses fifth new player for Everton in this transfer window. New Dutch coach clearly wants to transform the team into his vision. His skills were already demonstrated in Southampton and the same will be expected in Everton.
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