Everton Unveil New Signing Arnaut Danjuma After Awkward January Snub
Everton have finally unveiled their new signing Arnaut Danjuma after the winger nearly joined the Toffees in January before an awkward snub. The 26-year-old Dutch international has joined the Toffees on a season-long loan from Villarreal and is delighted to be at the club.
Danjuma was expected to move to Goodison Park on loan in the January window, getting as close as taking photos for club media, but after Frank Lampard was sacked as manager he pulled out of the switch from Villarreal and instead joined Tottenham Hotspur for the rest of the season, scoring two goals in 12 appearances in all competitions.
At the time Danjuma said: ‘To be honest with you, as soon as Tottenham Hotspur came through, it was a no brainer. It is a massive club with a brilliant coach, brilliant staff and the facilities are obviously unbelievable. So, for me, I’m very, very excited to be part of the team.’
Danjuma Addresses Awkward Snub
Now the Netherlands international has joined Everton from Villarreal he says he is delighted to be there and it was only the uncertainty over the managerial situation which put him off earlier in 2023.
‘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,’ he said.
‘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.
‘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 my quality, and I’m very determined to now show that for the Evertonians.’
Sean Dyche Delighted To Add Danjuma To Squad
