Everton sign Morgan Schneiderlin for £24m from Manchester United as midfielder vows to 'do everything to get the club where it belongs'

Everton have completed the signing of Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United for £24million on a four-and-a-half year deal.

The 27-year-old France international, who played under Toffees boss Ronald Koeman at Southampton, could make his debut against Manchester City at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Schneiderlin will wear the No 2 shirt at Everton, who will pay an initial £20m to United with the fee eventually rising up to £24m. 

Everton have completed the signing of Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United

Schneiderlin has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half year contract at Goodison Park

The France international arrives at Everton for an initial £20million fee, rising to £24m

He spent seven years at St Mary's, including a season under Koeman's guidance in 2014-15, before departing for United at the end of that season in a £22m transfer.

But Schneiderlin found himself surplus to requirements after Jose Mourinho replaced Louis van Gaal as manager last summer and made only eight appearances for United in the 2016-17 campaign.

As soon as he knew there was a chance to link up with Koeman again, there was interest. 

'We spoke since the time I knew Everton would be interested,' he said. 'I know his ambition and why he came here. He believes in this project and I do, too. We are trying to achieve something here and this is what I am here for. I know the fans have big expectations and we'll do everything to make them come true