Everton is close to finalizing a deal with Villarreal to sign French striker Thierno Barry, who has a 34.5m release clause. Barry, 22 years old, is interested in moving to Merseyside. He notched 11 goals and 4 assists last season, helping Villarreal secure a Champions League spot. The club needs a new forward following the departures of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja. Barry's career has included stints in Belgium and Switzerland before joining Villarreal in August 2024 for about 13 million.
Thierno Barry has a 34.5m release clause at Villarreal and is eager to move to Everton as a replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Barry scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 38 appearances last season, contributing to Villarreal’s successful qualification for the Champions League.
Barry, originally from Lyon, began his professional career in the Belgian second division with Beveren before moving to Basel and then to Villarreal.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin departed Everton upon contract expiry, leaving a gap that Barry is expected to fill following the end of Armando Broja's loan.
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