Overview
- Clubs reached a club‑to‑club agreement over the weekend to make George’s January loan move permanent with a structured fee rather than Everton triggering the original option.
- The widely reported package guarantees £18m up front, can rise by £6m through appearance and European‑qualification add‑ons, and gives Chelsea a 15% sell‑on clause.
- The 20‑year‑old winger spent the second half of 2025/26 on loan at Everton, making 11 appearances and earning praise from manager David Moyes for his work rate and attitude.
- The transfer remains subject to the player agreeing personal terms and passing a medical before being announced and joining pre‑season preparations.
- The deal reflects Everton’s budget‑conscious approach of lowering short‑term outlay with conditional payments while Chelsea preserves future upside through the sell‑on clause.