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Everton make their first signing of the summer as Marcel Brands snaps up France U19 left-back Niels Nkounkou on a free transfer after he left Marseille

Everton have signed 19-year-old defender Niels Nkounkou on a free transfer after his contract with Marseille expired.

The left-back, who can also operate in midfield, has signed a three-year deal at Goodison Park and becomes the club's first signing of the summer.

Nkounkou joined Marseille two years ago after coming through the academy system at French side Stade Brest.

Everton have signed 19-year-old defenderu00a0Niels Nkounkou on a free transfer from Marseille

Everton have signed 19-year-old defender Niels Nkounkou on a free transfer from Marseille

He did not make a first team appearance for the Ligue 1 giants but did feature on Andre Villas-Boas' bench twice this season.