Fenerbahçe sign Yobo from Everton for €2.5m - Financial details disclosed

2012-08-04 08:26:22

Fenerbahçe confirmed the signing of Joseph Yobo from Everton FC today.

In a statement published on the Yellow Canaries official website, the club wrote, "We have reached an agreement with Everton for Joseph Yobo.

"Yobo has signed a three year year, we hope the transfer will bring our club success in the future."

The Istanbul club also released a statement on the Public Disclosure Forum (KAP) disclosing the financial details of the deal.

"We have completed the signing of Joseph Yobo from Everton for €2.5 million on a three year contract. Yobo will earn €2 million per-season in addition to a €10000 per-match bonus."

Yobo arrived in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. The Nigerian international speaking to reporters at the airport said, "It feels good to be here, I hope the contract gets sorted today so I can get back on the pitch.

"I'm happy to be here, I love the club, I love the fans."

The 31-year-old centre-back featured in 42 games last season and played an integral role in the Canaries finishing runners-up despite their turbulent year.