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El Ghazi completes Everton loan switch

Everton have completed the loan signing of Aston Villa forward Anwar El Ghazi.

El Ghazi arrived at Goodison Park on the same day Lucas Digne’s three-and-a-half year spell ended by moving in the opposite direction in a £25 million deal.

Rafael Benitez’s side have the option of making the Holland international’s stay a permanent one at the end of the current season for around £7 million.

And El Ghazi, who will wear the no.34 shirt for the Blues, admitted that he is relishing linking up with his new teammates for Saturday’s trip to Norwich.

He said: “I’ve played at Goodison Park a few times now and it’s a beautiful stadium.

“It’s a bit different than other stadiums and that’s what makes it quite unique. I’m really looking forward to playing there for Everton.

“We have a really strong squad. The wingers are doing well and have a lot of quality.

“It will be hard work but competition with others is good and that is how you achieve great things.

“I will work hard and give everything I have. That is the least you can expect from a player.

“That is what I will start with and from there hopefully I will be able to score goals and give assists.”