The France international Lucas Digne has been signed officially by Everton from Barcelona on a five–year contract. On Wednesday the move has been announced on the Toffees official Twitter account, with the information of the left-back signing a contract till 2023. Following the arrival of Richarlison from Watford, Digne has become the second signing made by the new boss of Everton, Marco Silva.
It has been reached an 18 million Pounds deal with the La Liga Champions for Digne. According to Phil Kirkbride of the Liverpool Echo, this price may rise to 20 million Pounds due to add-ons. Digne has struggled his way into the side at the expense of Jordi Alba in the two years that he spent on Camp Nou.
In order to rediscover his spark that was so evident in the early stage of his career, he needs some regular football and some stability to rise again. For the Bleus, Digne has the attributes to be a fine left-back, since throughout his career he showcased his tenacity and energy. When he does overlap in the final third he showed his intelligence enough to link up with attackers.
He hasn’t had a consistent foundation while playing as a fringe player at PSG and Barcelona, so this is why it will be good for him in Everton. There he will face some competition for his place in the team from veteran Leighton Bains. Silva hopes that Digne is able to strike up an understanding with new man Richarlison down the left flank since now he has two quality options in the position.