EVERTON have shipped out Andre Gomes on loan to Lille.
The Portuguese midfielder has not played a single minute of football under Frank Lampard this season, and only featured in the squad for The Toffees 1-1 draw with Leeds.
And following deadline day acquisitions for James Garner and Idrissa Gueye, the Everton engine room was looking cramped.
A statement on Everton’s website confirmed the deal.
They said: “Everton midfielder André Gomes has joined LOSC Lille on loan for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign.
“The 29-year-old, who made a permanent move to Goodison Park in the summer of 2019 having impressed during a season-long loan from Barcelona in 2018/19, joins the Ligue 1 outfit after making 100 First-Team appearances for the Blues.
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“Portugal international Gomes, who was part of his nation’s European Championship win in 2016, has previously won league titles in his homeland and Spain.”
In his 100 appearances for Everton, Gomes registered two goals and seven assists.
Last season the 29-year-old played 14 times in the Premier League, with most of these coming either from the bench or when the squad suffered a shortage.
Everton were also bolstered in midfield earlier in the window when they brought in Amodou Onana for £32.4million.
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It means the deal for Gomes to join the Ligue 1 side sees the two teams effectively swap players for the season.
Everton have brought in a total of eight players during the transfer window, adding quality all over the pitch while also removing a number of players considered deadwood, including ex-Tottenham star Dele Alli.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
