Cuco Martina was released by Southampton and has signed with Everton.
Everton have finalised the signing of Cuco Martina, bringing in the Curacao international as a free agent.
The Toffees confirmed the move via their official website, with Martina to be reunited with his former Southampton boss Ronald Koeman.
Chelsea’s Diego Costa in action with Southampton’s Cuco Martina
The defender was a free agent after his Southampton contract expired, and is somewhat of a stop gap solution for Everton.
He is bring brought in as cover at right-back, with first choice Seamus Coleman out of action as he recovers from a serious injury sustained while playing international football for Republic of Ireland.
Martina may not have Coleman’s quality but he has Koeman’s trust, and Toffees fans should hold faith that the 27-year-old will be a worthwhile addition to their squad.
Southampton’s Cuco Martina in action with Arsenal’s Lucas Perez
Everton have had a big spending summer to date, and Martina is a relatively low key arrival who won’t rock the boat at Goodison.
Supporters of former club Southampton are though somewhat bemused at the deal.
Martina slipped out of favour last season and made only six Premier League starts, sometimes even failing to make the substitute’s bench.
Here is a look at how they reacted to the deal…
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