Everton's late swoop for Chelsea forward Armando Broja brings him joy

The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season at Fulham, one of three loan spells he has undertaken since his debut for his parent club in March 2020.

Broja made just eight substitute appearances for the Cottagers and returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer facing another season of uncertainty having played only 33 times for them over the last four years, partly as a result of an ACL injury, and with further new signings arriving.

After a temporary move to newcomers Ipswich fell through due to concerns over an existing injury Everton moved just hours before the transfer deadline to secure his signature in a deal which includes an option to become permanent for £30million.

"As a player, especially as a young player, you're keen to feel wanted by people and that's how Everton have made me feel from day one," Broja told evertontv.

"They've really wanted me and told me why, so that makes you feel really happy and proud.

"Maybe the start of the season hasn't gone how we wanted but we can definitely turn that around with the squad and the manager we have here.

"I certainly feel like there are going to be so many more positive days ahead and, for me, I'm just focusing on getting back and integrating with the team."

Broja's injury means he is unlikely to be available for Everton for at least another month.

"It's going well. Hopefully, I can be back as quick as possible. I think I'm going in the right direction," he added.

"I want to make sure I recover well and be as strong as I can."