Tyrique George has completed a permanent move from Chelsea to Everton, ending his long association with the club he joined as an under-eight.
Chelsea confirmed the transfer on Monday. The club said George leaves Cobham having won two trophies and made 37 senior appearances.
The 20-year-old became a regular for Chelsea’s under-18s and under-21s during the 2023/24 season. He helped the under-18s win the Premier League South title and later earned his place around the first-team squad.
George made his senior Chelsea debut in the UEFA Conference League qualifier against Servette. He then scored three goals during the following campaign and became a regular for England Under-21s.
Everton Move Ends Cobham Pathway
George joined Everton on loan in January, and that move has now become permanent. Chelsea’s loan announcement at the time said he had scored three goals in 11 Chelsea appearances during the first half of last season.
Standard Sport reported that Everton agreed a deal worth up to £24m, with Chelsea set to receive £18m plus add-ons. The report also said Chelsea negotiated a 15 per cent sell-on clause.
For Chelsea, the move brings another academy-profit decision. George had a clear Cobham story, but his first-team pathway looked difficult in a crowded attacking group.
Read Chelsea has already covered why Everton’s move placed Chelsea’s academy model back under scrutiny. The permanent transfer now gives George a clearer route to senior football.
Chelsea lose a homegrown player with promise. They also secure a strong fee for a winger who needed a defined next step.
