Wales international winger Brennan Johnson has officially transferred to Everton, signing a four-year deal. The move from Crystal Palace was part of a direct swap involving Dwight McNeil heading in the opposite direction.
After a frustrating seven months with Crystal Palace—following his January transfer from Tottenham—Johnson failed to make an impact, scoring no goals for the Eagles. Now, he hopes to relaunch his career under the guidance of David Moyes.
Brennan Johnson's quotes following the transfer
On the club's significance and his eagerness to move forward:
I’m absolutely buzzing. Everton speaks for itself—it's a massive club, and as soon as I heard about their interest, I wanted to be a part of it. There were many reasons for the move— the manager, the players, the direction the club is heading. It’s clear to see that the club is striving to develop, and I want that too, so it’s a perfect match.
On the impact of David Moyes:
I want to come in and show what I can do. The manager has spoken with me about getting back to the form I was previously showing, and that’s really important for me—the fact that he knows and believes in my abilities. Hearing that from such an experienced and successful coach is incredibly encouraging.
Transfer context
Johnson's transfer concludes a long saga. In January, McNeil's move to Crystal Palace fell through due to last-minute document delays, but this summer window saw the two clubs finally complete a direct swap.
With this transfer, Johnson becomes Everton's fifth signing of the summer, joining new arrivals Merlin Reol, Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George, and Christian Norgaard.
