Hayden Hackney transfer news: Everton have signed the midfielder from Middlesbrough

Everton Midfielder Hayden Hackney has been signed from Middlesbrough for at least £16m.

The 24-year-old had a year left on his contract with Boro and left the club he joined at under-10 level after they were knocked out of promotion to the Premier League last season.

Hackney, the 2025-26 Championship Player of the Season, helped Middlesbrough reach the play-off final in May, where they lost 1-0 to Hull City.

“I’m glad to be here,” said Hackney, who attended Everton A five-year contract.

“When I spoke to the manager (David Moyes), as soon as I knew Everton Was interested, to be honest, it’s always going to be Everton.

“It’s such a big club, the new stadium and the direction it’s going. I just wanted to be a part of it.”

Scored 16 goals in 154 appearances for Hackney Boro.

“Everyone at MFC wishes Hayden all the best for the future as the homegrown midfielder enters a new chapter in his prolific career,” Middlesbrough said in a statement.