English Premier League side Everton have signed Lokomotiv Moscow skipper Diniyar Bilyaletdinov on a five-year deal, both clubs announced on their official websites Tuesday. The 24-year-old midifelder, who has played for Lokomotiv since 2004, signed a deal with the Liverpool side late Monday in the German city of Hamburg, where he had undergone a medical examination. No financial details of the deal were disclosed. Bilyaletdinov won the Russian league title with Lokomotiv in 2004. He played in all Russia's matches at Euro 2008 where they reached the semi-finals. 'We are delighted to have secured the services of Diniyar,' Everton chief executive Robert Elstone told the club's website. 'I know David Moyes has wanted to bring him to Goodison for some time and we look forward to welcoming him.' Bilyaletdinov will not be eligible for Thursday's Europa League play-off second leg against Sigma Olomouc and is unlikely to be in England for Sunday's Premier League clash with Wigan. He is due in Britain early next month for Russia's World Cup qualifier against Wales and is expected to link up with his new team-mates for the first time ahead of the following weekend's trip to Fulham. Bolstering a leaky defence has been a priority for Moyes since the opening day 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal and the pending departure to Manchester City of Joleon Lescott. 