Yerry Mina believes he can fight for trophies with Everton after putting a line under his brief stint with Barcelona.
The Colombia defender made just four La Liga starts, including a poor display in Barca’s shocking 5-4 defeat to Levante, but had done enough to turn the heads of the Toffees.
Indeed Mina was part of a water-tight Colombian backline at the World Cup alongside Tottenham centre-back Davinson Sanchez, while scoring three goals from four matches.
While his game needs refining, the Toffees have shelled out €30.25m for the 23-year-old – almost triple the fee that the Blaugrana paid to pluck him from Palmeiras in January.
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But Mina is confident he can flourish in the Premier League.
“It is important that the club want to fight for something,” said Mina, who will also be joined by former Barca team-mate Andre Gomes at Everton. “This is why I am here.
“I have watched the Premier League for a long time. It is the best league in the world. This is a great opportunity for me and I am looking forward to competing here.
“I know about Everton’s players and I look forward to being able to play with my new team. I have spoken a lot to the coach and I know his passion for Everton and determination to be successful. I am also determined to do my best for Everton.
“I worked hard during my holiday and now I am ready to play and do important things with the club.”
