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title: "Everton sign Niasse"
canonical: "https://readeverton.com/everton-sign-niasse/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Pierce"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2016-02-01T21:46:04Z"
modified: "2016-02-01T21:46:04Z"
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# Everton sign Niasse

On a quiet deadline day for the blues, one deal has seemingly been the main talking point for Evertonians; that of Oumar Niasse. After a few days of speculation, Everton have completed the signing of Oumar Niasse for £13.5m from Lokomotiv Moscow, Everton have confirmed.

The 6ft 2inch Senegalese striker has been identified as the man to ease the burden on Romelu Lukaku and add some much-needed firepower to this lacklustre Everton squad by Roberto Martinez.

Niasse signed for Lokomotiv Moscow for €5.5 in July 2014 and has since scored 19 goals in 42 games, as well as winning the 2014/15 Russian player of the season. He has been described as a very strong and fast striker, with an incredible work ethic. He can also play on the wing, which means he could be a very valuable asset for Martinez’ side as he could fill a void on the left wing which has not really been cemented by Mirallas/Koné/Osman.

> BREAKING: Forward Oumar Niasse has completed a £13.5million move to Everton from Lokomotiv Moscow. [#WelcomeOumar](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeOumar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/9R1C8z39Cz](https://t.co/9R1C8z39Cz)
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> — Everton (@Everton) [February 1, 2016](https://twitter.com/Everton/status/694260569340297218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)