Nathan Patterson’s first Everton words after completing £16 million move from Rangers

Nathan Patterson’s move to Everton from Rangers has been confirmed.

The Toffees have announced the signing for the right-back for an undisclosed fee - reported to be worth up to £16 million with add-ons.

Patterson, 20, has signed a deal until the summer of 2027 at Goodison Park.

He becomes Everton’s second signing of the January transfer window after the arrival of Vitaliy Mykolenko from Dynamo Kiev.

What’s been said

Patterson was coveted by plenty of potential suitors but revealed that picking the Blues was an easy choice.

Speaking to Everton’s club website, he said: “I’m over the moon to sign for Everton and looking forward to getting started.

“It was an easy choice to sign. This is a massive club with huge history and the fanbase is tremendous.

“Obviously we aren’t in the place where we want to be right now but we can definitely get there with the talent in the changing room and staff here, and I have full belief we can do that.

“It is really exciting to come to a club that has huge talent in the team. I am going to work my socks off and hopefully I can do well with them in training and in games.

“It was also great for me knowing the manager really wanted me here and that made my decision. When a club really wants you, it makes your mind up early on.

“I wanted to come here from the very start. I’m delighted to be here and really looking forward to playing in front of the fans at Goodison.

“Long-term, I want to nail down a starting position and win some trophies to make the fans proud.”

Background

Everton have held long-term interest in Patterson, having had multiple bids in the summer turned down.

The defender has come through the ranks at Ibrox. In total, he’s made 27 appearances and helped the Gers win the Scottish Premiership last season.

He’s also been capped six times for Scotland despite his tender age.

Pattterson has been handed the number three shirt - previously held by fans’ favourite Leighton Baines.

He will vye club captain Seamus Coleman for the right-back role in Rafa Benitez’s side

The Glasgow-born starlet could make his debut when Everton travel to Hull City in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.