STAR turn Hayden Hackney has completed his big-money move from Middlesbrough to Everton.
The fee is comprised of £16.5m up front, with potential add-ons taking it closer to £24m.
The Sky Bet Championship Player of the Year – who was out of contract on Teesside next summer - had been the subject of intense interest from the Premier League, with the Merseysiders winning the race to secure his services.
It brings an end to a 14-year association with Boro Redcar-born midfielder, who first joined the Boro Academy at Under-10 level.
Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney has joined Everton in a big-money deal.placeholder image
Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney has joined Everton in a big-money deal.
Hackney has signed a five-year deal with Everton.
Blues boss David Moyes said: "Hayden is a promising young player who we've been tracking for some time, and I'm looking forward to working with him.
"We've had a track record over the years of identifying players in the Championship who have gone on to do really well for us and been good investments. We hope that will be the case with Hayden, too.
"He's an England U21 international who will provide greater competition in midfield, which is something I wanted going into the new season."