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Phil Kirkbride

Demarai Gray's first words after Everton transfer as shirt number confirmed

Demarai Gray has joined the Everton squad in Orlando after completing his £1.7m move from Bayer Leverkusen.

And the 25-year-old has been handed the No11 shirt after signing a three-year contract, which includes the option of another year.

Gray, who only joined Leverkusen in January, has described himself as a "speedy, tricky winger" and believes he is at the point in his career where he can fulfil his potential.

He said: “I want to push on, be a pivotal player in the squad, help the team score goals and assist goals.

“I feel like I’m at a period in my career now where I can put everything together and achieve the targets I have set for myself.

“Personally, I just want to help this team succeed, win games and be up there in the table, and to enjoy my football.

“I’m a speedy, tricky winger who enjoys running with the ball. I like to play anywhere along the front three and I feel like I can be dangerous in all areas. And with the ability I know I have and the belief in myself, I can help this team.”

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