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Everton complete deadline-day signing of Salomon Rondon on a free transfer from Dalian Yifang as Rafa Benitez seals reunion with former Newcastle striker... with 31-year-old signing a two-year deal at Goodison Park

Everton have completed the signing of ex-Newcastle forward Salomon Rondon on deadline day.

The Venezuelan 31-year-old, who played under Toffees boss Rafa Benitez at the Magpies and Dalian Yifang, has joined on a free transfer and has signed a two-year deal at Goodison Park.

Rondon said: 'Defending the colours of a club with a history as rich as Everton's fills me with pride.'

Evertonu00a0 have completed the signing of Salomon Rondon on a free transfer from Dalian Yifang

Everton have completed the signing of Salomon Rondon on a free transfer from Dalian Yifang

Rafa Benitez has sealed a reunion with the Venezuelan who he signed for Newcastle and Dalian

'I can't wait to pull on the shirt and be reunited with Rafa Benítez, a coach who has changed the way I understand the game.