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Barcelona's Deulofeu joins Everton

Everton have snapped up Barcelona youngster Gerard Deulofeu on loan.

The 19-year old forward will spend the 2013/14 season at Goodison Park and his arrival has thrilled Toffees boss Roberto Martinez.

"Gerard is a real diamond of Spanish football and a boy with incredible footballing talent and I am delighted that he has chosen to take the next step of his career with Everton," Martinez told the club's official website.

Deulofeu was involved in Spain's U20 World Cup campaign this summer and has scored 18 goals for Barcelona's B team in 33 outings.

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