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Tyler Dibling made 33 appearances for Southampton in the Premier League during the 2024-25 season Everton have signed Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons. The 19-year-old midfielder has agreed terms on a four-year contract until June 2029. Dibling becomes Everton manager David Moyes' eighth signing of the summer transfer window. "I think it's the perfect match because of where the club is right now, " the England Under-21 international told Everton's website. , external "Obviously with the new stadium, the fans here are unreal, and it has a family feel to it. I think it was the perfect fit and was a no-brainer to join. " Dibling, who has been capped twice by England Under-21s, made his Southampton debut as a 17-year-old in August 2023. He went on to make 44 appearances in total for the Saints, scoring four goals, playing predominantly as a left-footed winger on the right flank or as an attacking midfielder. Dibling, who has taken the number 20 shirt, said the chance to play under Moyes was a major part in his decision join the Merseyside club. "I think the manager is perfect for me, " he added. "Obviously he's helped so many players before who were in my position. I've spoken to him and I know he's going to be good for me. "My aim for this season is just to play as many games as I can and to help the team as much as I can with goals and assists. As a team, hopefully we can have a good season and see where it goes. " Moyes said Dibling is a "talented young English player" with "lots of potential". "Tyler adds to our attacking options and we will support him in his future development, " he added. "We are eager to build a team that Evertonians can enjoy watching and be proud of, and Tyler can help us achieve that. " Everton and Grealish make perfect start at stunning new home What we noticed from the Premier League weekend What does your club need before transfer window shuts? BBC Sport's Matt Hobbs Are Dibling and Everton the perfect match? Such was his impact for Southampton during the first half of his debut Premier League season, he was hailed as a generational talent and linked with a £100m move to top-six clubs. Fast forward seven months and the 19-year-old has been the subject of multiple rejected bids, before finally being signed by Everton for significantly less. So are the Toffees getting a bargain for a young player with a high ceiling, or was Dibling overhyped in the early stages of a campaign which produced just two Premier League goals and no assists? Firstly, the teenage talent only has two years left on his current contract, meaning the astronomical price tag mentioned in January has subsequently reduced. Dibling, who made his Premier League debut under former Southampton boss Russell Martin in August last year, also suffered from a drop-off in form in the second half of 2024-25. This can be partly attributed to the sacking of Martin in December and the subsequent shift to an uber-defensive approach under Ivan Juric and then Simon Rusk - a style of play simply not suited to Dibling's attacking instincts. But there is no doubt he is a signing based predominantly on potential. Martin, himself, admitted the England Under-21 international "needs the right kind of style and environment to thrive". More to follow. Latest Everton news, analysis and fan views Ask about Everton - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League: Gordon sent off as Liverpool lead at Newcastle US Open: GB's Draper starts campaign as Norrie progresses What we noticed from the Premier League weekend The ups and downs of a 30-year marriage Why was this French film so controversial? Secrets and passions unravel after a family reunion Can nail polish and gels damage our nails? 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