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On Monday, the club announced that they acquired the attacking leader James Beattie for 6 million pounds. The 26-year-old player will be officially introduced once he passes a medical examination.
The striker also actively sought a similar transfer fee and higher salary than what Everton offered. However, the footballer chose to join the very successful team, Everton, which is aiming for a place in the Champions League next year. He should sign a contract for four and a half years.
J.Beattie, who has represented the England national team four times, arrived at Southampton in 1998 from another English club. In 223 matches, he managed to score 76 goals. Part of the transfer fee will also go to Blackburn Rovers according to the agreement.
