Merlin Rohl, a 23-year-old Germany Under-21 midfielder from Freiburg, has joined Everton on a season-long loan with an obligation to purchase for 17.3m in 2026. Rohl is described as an energetic and athletic central midfielder who will bolster Everton's midfield options. The signing represents David Moyes' ninth acquisition of the summer transfer window. Rohl expressed enthusiasm about joining a big club with strong history, fans, and positive developments around the manager and stadium. Moyes said Rohl will add different qualities to the existing midfield group.
Everton have signed Freiburg's Germany Under-21 midfielder Merlin Rohl on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy for 17.3m in 2026.
I'm really excited and full of joy to sign for Everton. It's a big club, with great history and great fans. It's the right time for me to join Everton. It feels like a shifting point for the club. The future looks really good and I'm excited to be part of it. I've watched the evolution of the club closely. With the manager and stadium, there are a lot of positives.
We're really pleased to bring Merlin to Everton. He will add different qualities to our existing midfield options.
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