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21-year-old striker Duffus sends message to fans after leaving Everton

Tottenham's Zeki Fryers and Giancarlo Gallifuoco in action with Everton's Courtney Duffus (Reuters)
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Young Everton striker has signed with Oldham Athletic.

Young Everton striker Courtney Duffus yesterday quit the club after six years in their academy, signing a deal with Oldham Athletic.

Oldham confirmed the move on their official website, signing Duffus on a two year deal.

Tottenham's Zeki Fryers and Giancarlo Gallifuoco in action with Everton's Courtney DuffusTottenham’s Zeki Fryers and Giancarlo Gallifuoco in action with Everton’s Courtney Duffus

The youngster played a part in Everton’s under-23 side winning the Premier League 2 last season, but at 21-years-old the time is right for him to play competitive first team football.

Duffus sent a message on Twitter to supporters.

The youngster is a Republic of Ireland under-21 international, and has scored once in three appearances for them.

He had one year left on his contract at Everton before his move.

Everton U21's Courtney Duffus with his Barclays U21 Player of the Month awardCourtney Duffus after winning a Barclays U21 Player of the Month award

Everton sold first choice striker Romelu Lukaku this summer opening up competition for a first team place, and with Duffus still not in line for a look in, his decision to quit the Toffees is a move he simply had to take.

At League One side Oldham he will play under former Premier League midfielder John Sheridan.