Everton confirm signing of Barcelona defender Lucas Digne

Everton have announced the signing of Barcelona defender Lucas Digne on a five-year deal.

The Toffees have had to remain patient in their search for a new left-back, but the Premier League side have finally confirmed that competition has been found for Leighton Baines.

Digne arrives at Goodison Park for an undisclosed fee, and the France international has acknowledged that he is 'excited' to test himself in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old told Evertontv: "I want to show my best football here and discover the best league in the world. Everybody loves the Premier League. I am loving the fact I am coming here. "I am not afraid, I am excited. For me, it is a new challenge to discover a country, a league, people and a great club such as Everton. It is fabulous."

Digne leaves Camp Nou having made 46 appearances across a two-year period with with Catalan giants.