Teenage striker Mathis joins Everton

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Boris Mathis, who made a pair of substitute appearances for Metz in Ligue 1 last season, has signed a two-year deal with Everton.

Everton have signed French youngster Boris Mathis on a two-year contract.

Mathis, 19, was a free agent after leaving Ligue 1 side Metz, where he made his professional debut in April this year.

The striker will initially link up with Everton's under-23 squad but has ambitions to break into Ronald Koeman's plans.

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“My dream is to play for the first team here,” Mathis told Everton's official website. "Ronald Koeman is a huge figure, not only as a coach now, but his reputation as a player speaks for itself as well. I want to play in the Premier League for Everton."