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Everton Announce Departure of Ramiro Funes Mori as Defender Joins Villarreal on 4-Year Deal

Ramiro Funes Mori has left Everton to join Spanish side Villarreal on a four-year deal after spending three seasons at Goodison Park.

The Argentinian centre-back signed on with the Toffees from River Plate in 2015, making 67 appearances for the Merseyside Blues in his Goodison career, but will begin next season playing in La Liga.

A statement on Everton's official website reads: " Ramiro Funes Mori has signed for Spanish side Villarreal for an undisclosed fee.

"The centre-back has penned a four-year deal to June 2022 with the club, who finished fifth in La Liga last season.