Tony Payne: Everton manager reveals reasons for signing Nigerian midfielder

By Wale Mustapha

Everton manager, Brian Sorensen has disclosed that Tony Payne’s versatility and ability to fit into different roles were part of reason the club went for the player. 

Payne signed a two year with the Women Soccer League, WSL side on Friday ending her six years stay with Spanish side, Sevilla. 

Sorensen who expressed delight in signing the 29 year old Super Falcons’ attacker is confident that she will add more quality to Everton and help them achieve success in the coming season. 

“I’m extremely happy to bring Toni to the Club, she is exactly the type of player we need,” the 44-year-old coach told the club’s official website.

“I’m 100-per-cent confident Toni can fit right into our team and into this league because she has a wealth of experience from Spain but also for the Nigeria national team.

“She can play multiple positions and is an intelligent player who is really fast. A player without any injury history, too, so we are confident she will be a big success for us.”