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Everton have signed Holly McNamara on a free transfer after the Australia striker’s Melbourne City had expired.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 23-year-old has won the Golden Boot in Australia’s A-League on two occasions.<\/p>\n
Everton say they beat “a wide range of top clubs across Europe and the United States” to sign McNamara.<\/p>\n
She becomes Everton’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Noemie Mouchon, Hannah Cain and Zara Kramzar.<\/p>\n
“It is unreal to be here. Goodison Park is such a special stadium. I am very lucky to be here,” said McNamara. <\/p>\n
“Everton have such a rich history and that drew me to the club. It is a good club that has great ambitions and a great project for the next few years. <\/p>\n
“A big thing was also the chance to play in the best league in the world. It is so competitive and any team can beat anyone. <\/p>\n
“I can’t wait to try to do everything for this club [in order] to win and to do as well as we can.”<\/p>\n
McNamara was named the A-League’s young player of the year in 2022 and helped Australia reach the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final.<\/p>\n
She will wear the number nine shirt for Everton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n