Everton Ladies have signed Super Falcons star Toni Payne. Payne joins the Toffees on a free transfer after parting ways with Spanish Iberdrola side Sevilla, where she spent six years.

The versatile winger, aged 29, is Brian Sorensen’s first summer signing. "I’m super excited to be an Everton player," Payne told Evertontv. "It’s been my dream to play in the UK and in such a strong league like the WSL. I’m excited to have the opportunity to play at a club like Everton with so much history in football. Now was the right moment for me to look for another challenge to push myself. It’s going to be different and new, and I’m really happy about my decision."

Payne has been capped 21 times by Nigeria and is part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 Olympic Games.