Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

Christian Norgaard, a 32-year-old Denmark international, has joined Everton from Arsenal in a deal worth an undisclosed fee, bolstering the Toffees' midfield options in the process.

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The midfielder's move to Goodison Park comes after a single season with the Gunners, during which he made just seven league starts as the north London club secured the Premier League title.

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Norgaard has committed to a two-year contract with Everton, becoming the club's fourth summer signing in the transfer window.

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In a statement on Everton's website on Wednesday, Norgaard expressed his desire for a change and a more significant role in football, saying: "I felt I needed a change and to play a bigger football role.

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Discussions with David Moyes and other key figures at Everton played a pivotal role in Norgaard's decision, as he revealed: "When I spoke to (Everton manager) David Moyes and others at the club involved in the transfer, I heard about the whole project and I was very intrigued.

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Having experienced the atmosphere at Everton firsthand as an opposing player, Norgaard is eager to be a part of it, stating: "Also, my past experience of playing against Everton: the whole atmosphere, the fans, is something I really look forward to experience as an Everton player.

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He views his move to Everton as a considerable honour, adding: "It’s a big, big honour for me."