Lagos-born Arnaut Danjuma joins Everton from Villarreal

Lagos-born Dutch striker, Arnaut Danjuma has joined Premier League relegation escape side,  Everton on a season-long loan from Villarreal.

The 26-year-old who will team up with Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi, has prior experience playing in England, having been with Bournemouth for two years before he moved to Villarreal in 2021.

Danjuma had rejected a move to Everton in January because of uncertainty over the managerial situation, and spent the second half of the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.

He featured for the North London side in 12 matches and scored 2 goals.

Although, Spurs turned down the chance to acquire the Netherlands international on a permanent basis, he is now back in the Premier League for a third time, with Everton signing him for the 2023/24 season.

“It’s been a long time coming to join such a massive club as Everton and it makes me proud,” he told club media.

“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 hope to bring a lot of goals and a lot of assists. The manager has improved the team and there is a process ahead with him in charge that I am excited to be part of.

“There’s no vein in my body that doubts my quality, and I’m very determined to now show that for the Evertonians.”

Everton finished 17th – one spot above the relegation zone – last season. They begin their Premier League campaign with a home fixture against Fulham on August 12.