Everton have signed Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien from Lyon for £17m.
Everton have signed Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien from Lyon for £17m. The 23-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal and returns to the Premier League, having only joined the Ligue 1 club from Crystal Palace last year. However, he went on to play 27 times in the French top flight, scoring four goals. Since then, the 6ft 6ins defender has gone on to make his international debut, featuring twice for the Republic of Ireland in their June friendlies.
Coleman, a Killybegs native, was a talented Gaelic footballer before committing to association football, while O'Brien won the national championship of hurling aged 14 in addition to being a talented boxer - physical attributes he has transferred across the two sports. Despite his height, Everton's latest recruit recorded a speed of 35 km/h during a recovery sprint against Rennes last season, showcasing his pace across the ground honed in his formative years.
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