Everton have signed Ramiro Funes Mori from River Plate in a £9.5million deal, according to reports from the Guardian.The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park in recent weeks amid Chelsea’s continued interest in star defender John Stones, with the Argentine also being spotted during the Toffees’ clash against Manchester City over a week ago.WANT MORE? >> Everton Transfer News | Latest Transfer NewsAnd despite Stones now set to stay at the club, Mori has signed a five-year contract until 2020 after River Plate agreed on a £9.5million fee.“When I heard about Everton’s interest, I didn’t think twice. My agent told me about this opportunity and Everton did everything to bring me over and I wanted to come,” he said.“I feel happy because the people here have shown me a lot of love and I’m very happy and comfortable here already.“I saw the people at Goodison Park and I saw they were a family and all cheering the players and obviously I liked that atmosphere.“Hopefully I can fit straight into the group, we can get along and do big things here.”It was thought that the transfer would only cost Everton £5.5million, but it increased following paperwork and work permit issues.The Merseyside Blues have had a relatively quiet transfer market, with their biggest issue being Chelsea’s non-ending pursuit of Stones.Everton had to reject four offers for the English centre-back, with the last one a staggering £38million bid.Mori made 50 appearances in all competitions for River Plate last season, scoring six goals. 

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