Everton have completed the signing of Phil Jagielka from Sheffield United.The utility player, who was released as a schoolboy by Everton 10 years ago, has signed a five-year contract after the clubs agreed a £4million fee and will join his new team-mates at their St Andrews training camp in Scotland.
Goodison Park boss David Moyes told official club website www.evertonfc.com: "We have been trying to get Phil in for most of the summer.We are delighted to have got him in the end. He will bring competition for places and versatility. He is a good addition to our squad and we hope to add one or two more before the start of the season."
Jagielka was on Everton’s books as a schoolboy, and, after being rejected, he has been with Sheffield United ever since. He made 287 appearances for the Bramall Lane club, scoring 22 goals.Jagielka made his England B debut as a right-back - he was a substitute for Everton skipper Phil Neville in the friendly against Albania in May - he can also operate in the centre of defence, as well as in midfield and has even featured as an emergency goalkeeper.
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