Everton has sent shockwaves through the Premier League with the £8 million capture of highly-rated Bayern Munich left-back, Adam Aznou. The 19-year-old Moroccan international, a product of the famed Barcelona academy, becomes the Toffees' fourth signing of a busy transfer window, following the arrivals of forward Thierno Barry, goalkeeper Mark Travers, and the permanent signing of Carlos Alcaraz. Aznou has penned a four-year contract at Goodison Park, marking a significant investment in youthful talent for manager David Moyes.
This acquisition comes amidst Moyes' public plea for reinforcements, expressing the need for nine or ten new players to bolster his squad for the upcoming season. The addition of Aznou is a step in the right direction, adding much-needed depth to the Everton backline. His impressive performances at Bayern have clearly caught the eye of the Everton scouts and the young defender is eager to make his mark in the Premier League.
"I’m so happy to be here. I’m so proud to be part of this team," Aznou stated in his first interview as an Everton player. "The project they gave me is really good. The Premier League is the best league in the world, so I’m really excited to start. The stadium is really nice. It gives you a good feeling and it’s good for our fans to support us. It’s perfect for us. I just have to say I’m really thankful to be here. I’m really proud so I will give everything in every training session and every game."
Everton will begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign against Leeds United on August 18th, aiming to build on their strong finish to the previous season, where they secured three consecutive victories to end up in 13th place. Aznou's addition undoubtedly strengthens Everton's prospects for a more competitive season ahead. The acquisition signals Everton's ambition and their commitment to building a promising future under the stewardship of manager Moyes.
