Yerry Mina already has a replacement, Everton sign Conor Coady

Hours after confirming that Yerry Mina injured the ligaments in his right ankleEverton made the signing of Conor Coady official, central defender who arrives on loan from Wolverhampton. He signed a contract until the end of this season.

“The 29-year-old defender, who will wear the 30 shirt, is the club’s fourth signing on the market following the arrival of fellow centre-back James Tarkowski, his former Wolves teammate Rúben Vinagre and forward Dwight McNeil. Born in Merseyside, Coady captained Wolves for the last four seasons. and he was a highly influential figure both on and off the pitch,” Everton posted on their website.

Coady, who has 10 England caps, expressed his happiness at becoming just another Toffee. He did not hesitate to make the decision when he was told that Everton wanted to hire him. A good part of his family is a fan of the institution and that is why he pressed for the negotiation to take place.

“As soon as I heard the interest, I wanted to be part of the team… I grew up in the city, I know the club, how big it is and what it means to the fans. I am someone who was desperate to come here, to play for this club. I have family and friends who are great Evertonians”, commented the player.

And it is that Everton not only loses Yerry Mina for an indefinite time, in the same match against Chelsea another defender, Ben Godfrey, was injured that he will be three months out of the courts due to a fibula fracture. Frank Lampard is left with 4 players in that position: Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, James Tarkowski and Conor Coady.

In the next few days, Everton will give a more specific medical report on Mina’s injury and disability. The Colombian will be visiting an ankle specialist doctor to find out how serious it is.