SALOMÓN RONDÓN: THE FIRST INTERVIEW | VENEZUELA STRIKER SIGNS FOR EVERTON
Salomón Rondón completed a transfer-deadline day move to Everton from Chinese club Dalian Professional on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with the option for a third season.
The Venezuelan striker reunites with Blues manager Rafa Benitez following a productive season working with the Spaniard at Newcastle United in 2018/19 and the pair’s time together at Dalian Professional.
In his single St James’ Park campaign – while on loan from the player’s first English club, West Bromwich Albion – Rondón scored 11 goals and provided seven assists from 32 Premier League appearances.
The 31-year-old centre-forward, who has 83 senior caps and a national team record 31 goals for his country, made his professional debut for Aragua FC in Venezuela at the age of 17.
Rondón said: “I’m really glad to be back in the Premier League. It’s a competition I enjoyed playing in and where I felt the fans’ support in every game.
“Defending the colours of a club with a history as rich as Everton’s fills me with pride. I can’t wait to pull on the shirt and be reunited with Rafa Benítez, a coach who has changed the way I understand the game. I’m really grateful for the faith he’s shown in me.”
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