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Everton sign Netherlands Under-18 defender Nathangelo Markelo

Everton have strengthened their Premier League 2-winning squad by signing Netherlands Under-18 international Nathangelo Markelo from Dutch second division side FC Volendam on a three-year contract.

ufffdufffd | Welcome to #EFC, Nathangelo Markelo! Netherlands U18 international will link up with David Unsworth's #EFCU23s: https://t.co/0LNWmDZwJN pic.twitter.com/bFmTfSr4SX

- Everton (@Everton) June 19, 2017

The 18-year-old, who can play at centre-back or on the right side of defence, will go straight into under-23 coach David Unsworth's set-up as they begin preparations to defend their inaugural title.

"I'm looking forward to the season now.