Everton sign Napoli midfielder Lindstrom on loan

Jesper Lindstrom failed to make Denmark's Euro 2024 squad after featuring regularly in qualifying

Everton have signed Napoli midfielder Jesper Lindstrom on a season-long loan.

The 24-year-old's deal includes an option for the Toffees to permanently buy the Denmark international.

Lindstrom, who has been capped 16 times by his country, played 29 games for Napoli last season after signing from German side Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023.

"It's amazing to represent Everton," he told evertontv. "This is a big club, with a big history, a good stadium and, as I've seen, very good facilities as well. I'm very, very happy to be here and I feel like this is a good fit.

"I've spoken to the manager. It sounds as though he likes the way I play football and I can be a good fit for the team with my speed, so now I want to deliver.

"I know he trusts me and that's another reason I'm here, because I need that trust from the coach and I need trust from my team-mates. I'm ready to show them I can help."

Lindstrom started Eintracht Frankfurt's Europa League final victory over Rangers in 2022, scoring 12 goals in 57 Bundesliga games before his move to Italy.

The versatile midfielder failed to score in his first season for Napoli and struggled for game time at the end of last season.

"I've played international football and in the Champions League and Europa League," added Lindstrom. "I feel like I'm ready. I feel like I can help the team and that is what I want to do. I want to show the fans that I'm here.

"This is a season for me to come back on track. I think this is a very good fit for me and I'm ready to show why I should stay here."