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Everton snap up young defender Gibson from Newcastle

Posted By: Doraiah Vundavally July 28, 2017

Everton snap up young defender Gibson from NewcastleLondon, July 28 (IANS) Everton have completed the signing of Lewis Gibson from English Premier League (EPL) rivals Newcastle United, the club announced in a statement.

The 17-year-old defender has agreed to a three-year contract with the Blues and will link up with David Unsworth's U-23 squad, reports Efe.

Gibson was a regular starter in Newcastle's U-18 side last season and was promoted to their reserve team.

 

"Everton is a brilliant club and when the opportunity presented itself I wanted to be part of it," Gibson said on Thursday.

Gibson becomes the fifth summer addition to Everton's Premier League U-23 squad following the arrivals of defender Nathangelo Markelo, forwards Anton Donkor and Boris Mathis, and winger Josh Bowler.

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