Crystal Palace striker Andy Johnson has revealed he's chosen to join Everton.
Everton, Bolton and Wigan Athletic had all had their £8.5 million bids accepted by Palace last week.
"After several days of careful consideration, I have decided that my footballing future lies at Goodison Park with Everton," Johnson told Everton's official website.
"I find the prospect of playing for one of the biggest names in British football impossible to resist and I am now just hopeful that I can swiftly complete my medical so that I can sign on the dotted line and commit myself to the club.
"Whilst I do believe that Everton will afford me the best opportunity to fulfil my twin ambitions of winning major honours and again representing England at senior level, the last few days have been both hectic and demanding.
"I would like to thank both Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers, firstly for having sufficient faith in my abilities to lodge a bid and secondly for being so courteous and professional during the course of our negotiations. I was very flattered by the interest of both clubs.
"I would also like to thank everyone at Crystal Palace - especially Iain Dowie and the fans - for their support and dedication during my time at Selhurst Park. In many ways I am sorry to be leaving but I wish them well for the future."
Everton, Bolton and Wigan Athletic had all had their £8.5 million bids accepted by Palace last week.
"After several days of careful consideration, I have decided that my footballing future lies at Goodison Park with Everton," Johnson told Everton's official website.
"I find the prospect of playing for one of the biggest names in British football impossible to resist and I am now just hopeful that I can swiftly complete my medical so that I can sign on the dotted line and commit myself to the club.
"Whilst I do believe that Everton will afford me the best opportunity to fulfil my twin ambitions of winning major honours and again representing England at senior level, the last few days have been both hectic and demanding.
"I would like to thank both Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers, firstly for having sufficient faith in my abilities to lodge a bid and secondly for being so courteous and professional during the course of our negotiations. I was very flattered by the interest of both clubs.
"I would also like to thank everyone at Crystal Palace - especially Iain Dowie and the fans - for their support and dedication during my time at Selhurst Park. In many ways I am sorry to be leaving but I wish them well for the future."
