Sporting's Ruben Vinagre runs with the ball during a Champions League, Group C soccer match between Sporting CP and Besiktas at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Nov 3, 2021. (ARMANDO FRANCA / AP)

Everton have signed defender Ruben Vinagre from Portuguese side Sporting on a one-year loan, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Sporting signed Vinagre, a product of their youth system, from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a permanent deal this month after a one-year loan. The 23-year-old made 18 appearances for Sporting in all competitions last season.

"It's a dream come true to join a big club like Everton," Vinagre said.

"The opportunity to work with very good players and a very good coach in Frank Lampard made me excited to sign."

Vinagre joined Wolves from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in 2017 first on loan and then permanently a year later. He then had loan spells at Greek side Olympiacos and Portuguese outfit Famalicao before making his return to Sporting.

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Everton begin their Premier League campaign at home to Chelsea on Aug 6 after avoiding relegation by finishing 16th last season.