Centre-back Ramiro Funes Mori has joined Villarreal from Everton after spending three seasons at Goodison Park, the clubs have announced.

The 27-year-old Argentine has signed a four-year deal with the La Liga club. The transfer fee was not disclosed.

Funes Mori moved to Everton from River Plate in September 2015 for £11.6 million, making 67 appearances in all competitions for the club.

¡Bienvenido al #Villarreal!👏 El central argentino🇦🇷 @funesmoriofi25 refuerza la zaga💪⚽️ del Submarino Amarillo. Llega procedente del @Everton y firma por cuatro temporadas. #BenvingutFunesMori Más info👉 https://t.co/d0oF1tT0Ie pic.twitter.com/EEapoZH7h9

— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) June 21, 2018

However, a knee injury suffered in March 2017 saw him play in just four matches for the club after recovering.

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