Everton have secured the services of Morgan Schneiderlin from Manchester United.

The French midfielder has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Toffees who have paid United an initial £20million fee, rising to £24million.

Schneiderlin, 27, reunites with former Southampton boss Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park after spending the last 18 months at Old Trafford.

“Everton is a big club in the history of English football," he told Evertonfc.com.

“I've always loved the atmosphere in the stadium. I've always liked playing here. I can't wait to play and to represent this great Club.

“There is a manager in place here that I know, I know he can get the best out of me, I know his style and how he likes to play football. He was very good with me from the start and I enjoyed playing football under him.

“He was very good for me and, obviously, he was a massive player in his playing days and you can only learn from the best. At Southampton he gave me some great advice to keep improving every day and it was a pleasure to work with him.

“We spoke since the time I knew Everton would be interested. I know his ambition and why he came here. He believes in this and I do, too. We are trying to achieve something here and this is what I am here for. I know the fans have big expectations and we'll do everything to make them come true.

“When I spoke with the manager and the people in place at Everton I understood immediately that they have a very good plan for the future of the Football Club. I just want to play football. I want to put my print on this Club and do everything to get Everton where it belongs."

Delighted to join @everton I will give my best for you. Looking forward to Sunday already
Let's go toffees pic.twitter.com/lh2VKWGreI
— Morgan Schneiderlin (@SchneiderlinMo4) January 12, 2017