Everton sign Williams

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Everton have completed the signing of central defender Ashley Williams from Swansea City on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 31-year-old central defender, who captained Wales in their march to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, has signed a three-year deal to June 2019.

Sky sources understand Everton had agreed a fee of £12m on Tuesday for the centre back.

Everton’s capture of Williams makes him the club’s sixth signing of the summer.

A former Welsh Player of the Year, Williams helped Wales to their first ever Euro 2016 semi-final this summer in the Dragons’ first appearance in a major finals for 58 years and has spoken of his determination to embrace a new challenge and create new, exciting memories at Everton.

Williams said: “I’ve had eight great years at Swansea and, for me, the new challenge was something I felt I needed, so I’m delighted to have joined Everton.

“Everton is a great club with an unbelievable manager – a …

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