Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHayden Hackney has completed his move to Everton (Getty)Everton have completed the signing of midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough on a five-year contract. The transfer fee is reportedly worth approximately £16.5 million, with additional add-ons. Hackney was named Championship Player of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign, during which he captained Middlesbrough and made 41 appearances. He cited manager David Moyes' track record of developing Championship players for the Premier League as a key reason for his move. Everton will hope their first summer signing can help the club improve after finishing 13th in the Premier League last season and exiting domestic cup competitions early. In fullEverton sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney after standout season in the ChampionshipMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Hayden Hackney joins Everton as Toffees seal first summer signing
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHayden Hackney has completed his move to Everton (Getty)Everton have completed the signing of midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough on a five-year contract. The transfer fee is reportedly worth approximately £16.5 million, with additional add-ons. Hackney was named Championship Player of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign, during which he captained Middlesbrough and made 41 appearances. He cited manager David Moyes' track record of developing Championship players for the Premier League as a key reason for his move. Everton will hope their first summer signing can help the club improve after finishing 13th in the Premier League last season and exiting domestic cup competitions early. In fullEverton sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney after standout season in the ChampionshipMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
