Arnaut Danjuma lifts the lid on January snub and why he joined Everton now
Arnaut Danjuma has explained what convinced him to finally join Everton second time around after snubbing the Blues for Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur back in January.
The Netherlands international – who will wear the number 10 jersey last sported by Anthony Gordon – has become Everton’s second summer signing, joining on a season-long loan from Spanish side Villarreal. The 26-year-old forward follows the arrival of Ashley Young earlier this month and adds attacking versatility and top-level experience to Sean Dyche’s squad.
Danjuma was close to joining the Blues earlier this year before Spurs hijacked the deal at the 11th hour. He told evertontv: “It’s amazing to join Everton and I’m really happy to be here. It’s been a long time coming to join such a massive club as Everton and it makes me proud.
“I had interest from other clubs but there was a pull towards Everton because of the fans, the manager and the history of the club and it’s second time lucky for me.
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“I know I did not move to the club in January, that was because there was some uncertainty over the manager situation at that time, but I think it makes it even more beautiful for me to join now. I am very grateful to be at the club and I can’t wait to play in front of the fans as well.
“I hope to bring a lot of goals and a lot of assists. The manager has clearly improved the team and there is a process ahead with him in charge that I am very excited to be a part of.
“I am very eager to perform and very determined to contribute to the entire club. There’s no vein in my body that doubts
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