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‘I wish her well’ - Everton manager Kirk 'expects' midfielder Egurrola to join Lyon this week

Everton manager Willie Kirk has confirmed reports that Lyon are set to sign midfielder Damaris Egurrola.

The Spaniard only signed for the Toffees in September, after a move to Barcelona collapsed, but there is a release clause in her contract that the reigning European champions are ready to activate in order to complete the transfer.

“She will go with our best wishes and I fully expect that to happen in the next 2-3 days,” Kirk said, speaking in his press conference on Friday morning.

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“I had a really good, honest conversation with her.