Official: Everton signs Freiburg midfielder Roll, it is reported that the total price of loan + buyout is 25M

Hupu September 2nd Everton officially announced that the team signed midfielder Roll from Freiburg in the Bundesliga.

According to previous reports from Sky Sports in Germany, his loan + buyout fee can reach up to 25 million euros.

Announcement

Everton has completed a deal to loan midfielder Merlin Röhl from Bundesliga club Freiburg for one season and comes with a mandatory summer buyout clause.

This German U21 international is 1.91 meters tall, with abundant physical fitness and vitality, and capable of multiple midfield positions.

Rolle, 23, became the ninth signing of the Toffees this summer's transfer window. The team has permanently signed Charlie Alcalas, Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, Adam Aznu, Kiernan Dusbury Hall, Tom King and Taylor Dibrin, and loaned Jack Gallish from Manchester City.

Rear said in an interview with Everton TV:

"I am really excited and am happy to be able to sign with Everton. It is a great club with a brilliant history and great fans. Now is the right time for me to join Everton. It feels like this is a turning point for the club. The future is very bright and I am very happy to be a part of it.

"I have been paying close attention to the development of the club. Whether it is the head coach or the new stadium, there are many positive factors. I just love playing football and can't wait to face such a passionate fan game in such a great stadium. ”

Rolle was born and raised in Potsdam, Germany. He grew up in Ingolstadt youth training. He completed his breakthrough in the first team in the 2020-21 season.

In August 2022, he signed with Freiburg and quickly became a key member of the team. He not only performed well on the defensive end, but also scored key goals, while demonstrating his fighting spirit and adaptability - even played a guest appearance as a left-back during the injury crisis.

Rolle was selected into the German national team echelon since the U18 and is now Become a regular main player in the U21, scoring 3 goals in 13 games. In the European Youth Championship this summer, he played against future Everton teammate Barry in the semi-final against France. In the final, he hit the crossbar in the last minute of overtime, and Antonio Di Salvo's side lost 2-3 to England.

Roll added:

"Everton fans are passionate and ask the players to do their best, and that's exactly what I like because it fits what I can bring. I think I am a midfielder who can cover the entire game. After communicating with the head coach, I believe I can bring my characteristics to this team. I think versatility is my strength, and my game style is also very suitable for the Premier League. ”

After signing Roll on the transfer deadline, Everton coach Moyes said:

"We are very happy to bring Merlin to Everton. He is a German U21 international who can bring different characteristics to our existing midfield choices. He is an exciting player and our club has been following him for a while. Everyone is looking forward to working with him and continuing to build our roster and team at Everton. ”