Everton sign striker Shani Tarashaj from Grasshoppers on a four-and-a-half year deal

Everton have recruited striker Shani Tarashaj from Swiss outfit Grasshoppers on a four-and-a-half year deal, to keep him at the club until June 2020.
The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the hottest properties in the Swiss Super League, and has netted eight goals in 18 games for the Zurich side during the current campaign.
The Switzerland Under 21 international will be loaned back to Grasshoppers for the remainder of the season - a condition of the transfer which allows him to complete his national service.

Everton have signed striker Shani Tarashaj from Swiss outfit Grasshoppers on a four-and-a-half year deal

Sportsmail noted in December that he was valued at £3million; he will be loaned back to Grasshoppers

Toffees manager Roberto Martinez (right) has said: 'Shani is an enormous young talent in Swiss football'

On the precocious talent, Toffees manager Roberto Martinez told the club's official website: 'Shani is an enormous young talent in Swiss football who, without a doubt, will have a great future. 
'We’re delighted to have found a young player who believes that our Club is the perfect step for him to enhance his quality and to grow his career,' the 42-year-old Spaniard added.

'He fits in really well to our style and the way we want to play the game. He is a family boy, hungry and he is desperate to fight for his place in our talented young squad.
'I’m delighted we have been able to act quickly and secure the deal for Shani which means that, due to his national service commitments, he will be able to be part of our first team squad from next season. 

The Switzerland Under 21 international chips the ball over England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in November

'Grasshoppers have been very professional and the deal has been conducted in an exemplary way.'
Meanwhile, while speaking to evertontv, Tarashaj said: 'It is a dream for me to play here in Everton; to sign here I am proud and happy to be here.'
Asked to describe himself as a player, he said: 'It's difficult. I'm forced to have a good shot and I think I can help Everton.'
Sportsmail noted in December that he was valued at around £3million, with the club opening talks with Grasshoppers and the young striker at the end of last year.
The player watched Everton's 4-3 defeat by Stoke City with his advisers on December 29.

The 20-year-old was regarded as one of the hottest properties in the Swiss Super League