Everton unveiled new signing Lacina Traore today, with the giant Ivory Coast striker joining the Toffees until the end of the season.
The forward, at 6ft 8in, breaks the record of Birmingham’s Nicola Zigic for tallest striker ever in the Premier League, and moves to Goodison Park from the principality for the remainder of the season.
Read more – Done Deal: Everton sign Monaco’s ‘Gentle Giant’ Lacina Traore
However, Everton boss Roberto Martinez warned that Traore is much more than just a target man,
.@Everton boss Roberto Martinez: “Technically, Lacina Traore is as good a player as you will see with that height.” http://t.co/6rjWak3mhC
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 25, 2014
Traore scored 12 goals in 24 league appearances for Russian side Anzhi last season, and moves to England just weeks after signing for mega-rich Monaco.
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