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Armando Broja has revealed that Everton made multiple attempts to sign him – and has pledged to do everything he can to end their chronic scoring problems.
Broja, 23, made his first start under Sean Dyche in Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest which left Everton three points above the drop zone.
The Albania international, on loan at Goodison from Chelsea, had previously been dogged by an Achilles tendon injury and feels a sense of duty towards Everton whose 15 goals this season is the lowest in the Premier League bar Southampton.
‘I spoke to Everton not just last summer but the summer before,’ he explained.
‘We’ve always had good conversations so I knew they liked me. When they came to get me on the last day of the transfer window], it was a no-brainer.
‘Going from Chelsea to Everton and recovering from my injury meant a fresh start.
Striker Armando Broja has revealed that Everton made multiple attempts to sign him
Broja has vowed to help Sean Dyche’s side address their goalscoring problems
‘It is an added incentive for me to do my best. I want to help the team, if that’s with goals, assists, holding up the ball, running in behind, creating something. I always want to show something.
‘I wouldn’t say Forest was one of my best games and it was frustrating for us all, but for sure I want to give everything and do better.’
Though understandably rusty after his lay-off, Broja believes there is more to come, and Everton need him.
New owner Dan Friedkin wants to invest in January to aid Everton’s relegation fight but will be restricted by Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
‘For me, on a positive note, it was a special day because it’s been a long, long time since I started in the Premier League,’ acknowledged Broja.
‘It’s been frustrating with injuries and things like that but I’m happy that I’m back fit and got my first start.
New owner Dan Friedkin wants to invest in January to aid Everton’s relegation fight
‘I would’ve loved it if we’d won the game and it would’ve been different but we’ve got to bounce back. But I am delighted with the fact that I started.
‘I’ve always been quite a confident boy so never really had nerves before a game ever. I was just kind of concentrating and trying to focus on the game ahead.’
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