Everton has locked in a deal to sign 20-year-old winger Tyrique George from Chelsea in a transfer package worth up to £24 million. The upfront fee sits at £18 million, with an additional £6 million in performance-based add-ons tied to appearances and European qualification.

Chelsea has secured a 15% sell-on clause, meaning they’ll get a cut of any future transfer fee if George moves on.

The deal structure and what it tells us

George’s temporary move to Goodison Park began in February 2026, and his performances during the latter portion of the 2025/26 season were apparently convincing enough for Everton to push for a permanent arrangement.

The original loan deal included a £25 million option to buy. Everton managed to renegotiate that figure down to an £18 million upfront fee with conditional add-ons.

The add-ons are structured around two triggers: appearances and European qualification.

Born on February 4, 2006, George is a left winger who came through Chelsea’s academy system. He’s an England youth international with U21 experience. The confirmation of the deal came from multiple sources, including transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic.

What this means for both clubs

For Everton, the deal bolsters their attacking options heading into the new season. Spending £18 million upfront on a 20-year-old signals ambition, but the structure of the deal also shows financial pragmatism. The add-ons only kick in under favorable circumstances, which protects Everton’s balance sheet if things don’t go according to plan.

For Chelsea, the £18 million guaranteed fee recovers development costs, while the 15% sell-on clause preserves upside on any future transfer involving George.