Everton sign Rohl on loan with obligation to buy

Merlin Rohl was part of the Germany Under-21 side beaten by England at the European Championship in the summer

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.

Rohl, 23, is seen as being an "energetic and athletic" central midfielder and becomes David Moyes' ninth signing of a busy summer transfer window.

Rohl told the club's website: "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."

Moyes added: "We're really pleased to bring Merlin to Everton. He will add different qualities to our existing midfield options."