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Everton confirm signing of Asmir Begovic as contract option revealed

Everton have confirmed the signing of Asmir Begovic on an initial 12-month contract, with the option of a further year.

The 34-year-old becomes the second transfer of the Rafa Benitez era at Goodison Park, following the arrival of Andros Townsend on Tuesday afternoon.

The Bosnia & Herzegovina international had, at the weekend, been spotted and pictured by a supporter in the Everton One store close to the stadium.

But now his move to Goodison Park has been fully confirmed, having most recently been with Bournemouth in the Championship for four years.

The Blues have been on the hunt for a new shot-stopper throughout the summer so far as back up, and to provide competition for, Jordan Pickford.

Robin Olsen was the man tasked with challenging the England No.1 last season, and Carlo Ancelotti made no secret of his desire to extend the goalkeeper's loan from Roma to a permanent deal while he was in charge.

However, after the Italian's surprise departure at the beginning of June to re-join Real Madrid, talk of the Sweden International returning to Goodison gradually faded.

Begovic joins Everton having spent four years at Bournemouth, joining the club in 2017 following a two-year stint with Chelsea.

In recent campaigns, the 34-year-old has had loan spells with both Qarabag and AC Milan.

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