Everton fans have taken to Twitter to react after Southampton announced the signing of Thierry Small on a three-year contract.
What’s the story?
Well, the Toffees have lost one of the most promising full-backs in the country, although there wasn’t much they could’ve done.
Small cancelled his two-year scholarship at Goodison Park prematurely, in an attempt to force his exit from Everton.
The Toffees will be due compensation after the 17-year-old left, although that won’t really ease the pain of losing a genuine wonderkid.
As The Athletic explain, Southampton fought off competition from Leeds, Chelsea, Aston Villa and others across Europe to sign the teenager.
The Athletic add that Southampton are close to signing Lyanco as well.
Everton have just handed Southampton a potential superstar
In Small, Southampton now have a left-back who could go on to become the Premier League’s best.
The Saints have already snapped up Tino Livramento from Chelsea, a prospect who has been absolutely outstanding in his two Premier League appearances so far this season.
Now, they have another gem in Small. The defender has been likened to Bayern Munich speedster Alphonso Davies, and looks set for big things.
However, you do wonder what this means for Romain Perraud, a 23-year-old left-back who Southampton signed just weeks ago.
Presumably, Small only joined after receiving assurances over playing time, or else he wouldn’t have ripped up his scholarship with Everton.
In that respect, it could be bad news for Perraud.
For now, let’s see what the Everton fans on Twitter have been saying after Southampton announced Small…
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