**Merlin Rohl believes his deadline day move to Everton has arrived at the ‘right time’.**
The Freiburg midfielder’s season-long loan switch to Hill Dickinson Stadium was confirmed on Monday shortly after the European transfer deadline had passed.
David Moyes’ side have an obligation to buy next summer for around £22 million in the deal that saw him become their ninth signing of the summer transfer window.
And Rohl, who has been capped regularly at Germany under-21 international level, admits that he is relishing the challenge ahead with the Blues.
He said: “I’m really excited and full of joy to sign for Everton. It’s a big club, with great history and great fans.
“It’s the right time for me to join Everton. It feels like a shifting point for the Club. The future looks really good and I’m excited to be part of it.
“I’ve watched the evolution of the Club closely. With the manager and stadium, there are a lot of positives.
“I just love to play football and can’t wait to play in front of such passionate fans in such a great stadium.
“The Everton fans are passionate and demand hard work and that’s what I like as it matches what I can bring.
“I see myself as a box-to-midfielder and I feel I can bring my qualities to this team after having discussions with the manager.
“I think versatility is a strength of mine and the style of my game will suit the Premier League.”