
Everton have signed Netherlands U-23 midfielder Rosa van Gool following the expiry of her contract with Ajax.
She becomes manager Brian Sorensen’s first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window and last season made 19 senior appearances for Ajax in helping them reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
The 21-year-old has made a total of 50 appearances across the Netherlands youth sides, from U-15 to U-23 level.
Van Gool told evertontv: “My dream was always to play in England and I think this is the best competition in the world right now, so it’s a great place for me to develop. Everton is such a historical club and it’s amazing I can play here.”
“I think playing at Goodison Park will be surreal. I have been there for a tour and it shows the rich history of Everton.”
Sorensen told evertonfc.com: “Rosa is a huge talent and I am delighted to have her with us at Everton. She combines promise with skill to make her one of the most exciting players in women’s football.
“Rosa transitions play from defence to attack excellently, possessing the ability to break up play in a defensive position and then create attacking scenarios through her impressive range of passing.
“Her performances against Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich evidenced her ability to play at the top level and I am excited to watch her thrive in the best league in the world.”