Hayden Hackney Joins Everton in £24m Transfer from Middlesbrough

• Hayden Hackney, Championship Player of the Season, has signed with Everton for £24m.
• Hackney was a key player for Middlesbrough but missed out on promotion due to an injury.
• The North East native had been a target for several clubs before finalizing his move to Everton.
• Hackney had hoped to join Everton and play in the Premier League with his boyhood club.
• Former Toffees striker is assessing the transfer and Hackney's potential role in the team.