Chelsea captain Reece James is among the players who have reacted to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s move to Everton from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have sold Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Everton for a fee reportedly worth £28million, the midfielder penning a five-year contract at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Dewsbury-Hall has joined the Toffees after just 12 months at Chelsea, where he made 36 appearances and notched up five goals and nine assists.
The 26-year-old was a very popular player at Chelsea and Reece James, along with the likes of Robert Sanchez, have sung his praises.
Reece James and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall #22 of Chelsea FC pose for a portrait following their win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025
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Reece James and Robert Sanchez hail Everton newcomer Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Dewsbury-Hall took to Instagram on Wednesday with a tribute to Chelsea, writing: “Memories to last a lifetime. Thanks for everything Chelsea.”
James was among the many commenters, the Chelsea captain writing: “Good luck ma boy.” He also included a red heart emoji and a teary-eyed emoji.
Meanwhile, Sanchez wrote: “One of the best guys I’ve met, will miss you my bro.” The Chelsea goalkeeper also included a blue heart emoji.
In a separate Instagram post, former Everton and Leicester defender Conor Coady wrote: “Great player, even better fella.”
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Why Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has signed for Everton
Dewsbury-Hall said it was an “easy decision” to join Everton, with David Moyes having played a big part in convincing him.
The Englishman has also spoken highly of Everton’s new stadium, which he described as one of the best he had ever seen, and lauded the club’s fans.
Dewsbury-Hall said: “For me to leave my old club, it would have had to have been for something special, a project that I really believed in.
“After speaking to the manager and seeing the ambitions with the new stadium and everything, it felt like the right club, it felt like the right fit for me for the next step.”