On the face of it, the numbers are nothing to write home about.During the course of his loan stint at Everton in the second half of the season, Tyrique George made just one start and played a shade over 200 minutes, while also failing to register a single goal or assist.But in this case, the stats do not tell the full story.The 20-year-old was often Everton manager David Moyes’ first port of call from the bench, particularly when the side was chasing games, and impressed sufficiently to earn a permanent move, albeit on different terms to the initial £25million option contained in the loan agreement with Chelsea.The move, for a guaranteed £18m plus a series of add-ons linked to individual and team performance, was confirmed on Monday, after the winger successfully underwent a medical over the weekend.It represents a show of faith in the potential of a player Everton believe could, and probably should, go on to represent his country in the future. One who has qualities, in pace and goal-scoring threat, that Moyes’ attack sorely lacks, and potentially offers significant resale value.George was by no means perfect during his loan. There were times, as in the games against Brentford and Bournemouth, when some defensive naivety was evident. For that reason in particular, he never broke into Moyes’ starting lineup. But few youngsters are the complete player at this stage.Moyes has been impressed by George (Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)What impressed Everton, as Moyes noted on Monday, was his “attitude and ability”. George settled quickly into the group and was made to feel at home during his time at the club. On the pitch, there were tantalising glimpses of his talent, whether it was turning Italy Under-21’s full-back Michael Kayode inside out at the Gtech Stadium, or setting up golden chances — that should have been converted — for team-mates Thierno Barry and Jake O’Brien in games against West Ham United and Sunderland respectively.Coaching staff were impressed by his potential and the way he has settled into the squad, while there is also a belief that he has the ability, should he continue to develop, to offer resale value similar to the £55million Newcastle United paid Nottingham Forest for Anthony Elanga last summer.Without George forcing his way into the side, Everton were never likely to activate his £25m option. But they retained interest in a different deal and prioritised negotiating down the guaranteed sum they would pay Chelsea.