Everton have signed Oldham youth team goalkeeper Chris Renshaw on a three-year contract.
The 18-year-old, who had been with the Latics from the age of 11, without making a competitive appearance for them, will go into the Toffees' Under-21 squad.
"I'm really excited for the challenge," he told Everton's official website. "I know about the record of how many players Everton have brought through the Academy. That interested me a lot because there seems to be a serious pathway to the first team.
"Every time we played friendlies at Everton, I always used to say the training ground and facilities would make this an amazing club to be at.
Here's our new teenage goalkeeper at Finch Farm. Welcome to Everton, @chrisrenshaww! https://t.co/cwqPj1JSxq #EFC pic.twitter.com/gHAcK2YMAM
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"This is a step up but I'm looking forward to it. For me, this year is a development stage, so it's about trying to get that regular football in the Under-21s."