Barry excited to play for 'crazy' Everton fans after move from Villarreal
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France Under-21 striker Thierno Barry signed for Everton from Villarreal on Wednesday, the Premier League club announced.
Everton said that the 22-year-old had signed a four-year contract. British media reported the transfer fee was £27 million ($36.7 million).
The Lyon-born player started his career in Sochaux and also played for Beveren in Belgium. He was part of the France squad that reached the semi-finals at the recent Under-21 European Championship.
Barry scored 11 goals last season for Villarreal after signing from FC Basel.
"For me, it is a dream to play in the Premier League. I think I proved in my career so far that I can adapt," Barry told EvertonTV.
"I think the fans here are, like, crazy people... I like this!"
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