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André Gomes: Why Everton's Midfield Maestro Is the Signing of the Summer

There aren't many midfielders for whom the description 'midfield maestro' seems to fit.

Lee Cattermole, for example, probably doesn't spring to mind when thinking of such players. However, there are the few who bless the football world who more than merit the title.

André Gomes is that kind of player. And after transferring to Everton for £22m, Europe's elite must be wondering how they could have let that one slip from under their noses.

Marco Silva's appointment as Everton manager in 2018 was quickly followed up by the club with attempts to liven up the snoozy, immobile side their new manager had inherited from predecessor Sam Allardyce.