Everton signs Hayden Hackney to five-year deal for £16.5 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Everton has secured 24-year-old midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for an initial fee of £16.5 million. Hackney, the reigning Championship Player of the Season, signed a five-year contract with the club. He expressed enthusiasm about joining Everton, citing manager David Moyes' success in promoting players from the Championship as a significant factor in his decision. Hackney aims to make an impact in the Premier League and is eager to integrate into the team during pre-season training.
- •Hackney was named Championship Player of the Season.
- •He called Everton a big club with a promising future.
- •Manager Moyes' track record influenced Hackney's decision.
- •Hackney aims to contribute both offensively and defensively.
- •The transfer was completed before the start of pre-season training.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — How recent Championship Player of the Year winners have handled the Premier League as Hayden Hackney makes Everton transfer
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — “It was always going to be Everton”: Hackney signs five-year deal as Moyes lands first summer coup
"Photo from evertonfc.comEverton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney for an initial fee of £16.5m.The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Blues and a...
"(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Everton have finally got the Hayden Hackney deal over the line, with the midfielder’s move from Middlesbrough rubber-stamped this week. The 24-year-old was the sec...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:30 AMHow recent Championship Player of the Year winners have handled the Premier League as Hayden Hackney makes Everton transfer
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Everton have finally got the Hayden Hackney deal over the line, with the midfielder’s move from Middlesbrough rubber-stamped this week. The 24-year-old was the sec...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:41 PM“It was always going to be Everton”: Hackney signs five-year deal as Moyes lands first summer coup
Photo from evertonfc.comEverton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney for an initial fee of £16.5m.The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Blues and a...
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