Nigeria's Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has expressed her excitement after joining the English Super League side Everton FC.

The Toffees on Friday afternoon announced the capture of the Nigerian International who departed the Spanish side Sevilla earlier in the week.

"I’m super excited to be an Everton player,” Payne told Evertontv. “It’s been my dream to play in the UK and such a strong league like the WSL.

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to play at a club like Everton with so much history in football.

“Now was the right moment for me to look for another challenge to push myself. 

“It’s going to be different and new, and I’m really happy about my decision.”

" I’m impressed with how the league is investing in teams and the league itself,” she continued.

“I see such a rapid growth and it’s something that I’m excited and eager to be a part of.”

“You can see just how much the players are growing here at Everton,” she added.

“I think this is going to be a great fit for me because that’s what I want. I want to grow, I want to improve, and this is the perfect place for me to achieve that.

“I’m impressed with the way we play. I think it fits my style and how I want to play. I cannot wait to get started", she said. (BSN)