Everton has completed the permanent signing of André Gomes from Barcelona for a fee in the region of £22m, including unnamed add-ons.
The Portuguese professional footballer signed a five-year deal.
The Premier League club made the announcement through their official Twitter with the caption:
We are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of @aftgomes on a five-year deal from @FCBarcelona.
Welcome back, André!
The 25-year-old spent the 2018-19 season on loan with the Toffees, he made 27 appearances, scored one goal and provide one assist.
Despite making 27 appearances, Gomes had a strong partnership in central midfield with Idrissa Gueye.
Gomes will become Everton second signing of the summer after goalkeeper Jonas Lössl.