Ben Godfrey has completed a move from Everton to Atalanta.
The former Norwich City defender joins the Serie A side after four years and 93 appearances for the Goodison Park club.
The Athletic reported earlier this week that Everton had received a €10million (£8.46m) offer from Atalanta for the 26-year-old; a verbal proposal which fell below Everton’s asking price.
Godfrey was keen for regular game time, however, the club ultimately choosing to sanction a sale in a move that strengthens the club’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) position ahead of the June 30 accounting deadline.
Ben Godfrey has left #EFC to sign for Serie A club @Atalanta_BC for an undisclosed fee.
Thank you for your service and good luck for the future, @BenG0dfrey. 💙
— Everton (@Everton) June 28, 2024
The defender — who was capped twice at senior level for England in 2021 — began his career at York City before spending four seasons at Carrow Road.
Tim Iroegbunam has signed from Aston Villa while Jack Harrison has re-joined on a season-long loan from Leeds United.
More incomings are likely at Goodison Park with Marseille striker Iliman Ndiaye having travelled to Merseyside on Wednesday for a medical ahead of a £15m move.
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