Former Everton favourite Thomas Gravesen has made a shock return to Goodison Park, as David Moyes looks to bolster his squad before the closure of the transfer window.
The tenacious midfielder, who left the club for Real Madrid in 2005, has arrived on a season long loan deal from Scottish giants Glasgow Celtic.
Danish International Gravesen had a special relationship during his tenure at Goodison, but his arrival has split opinion amongst fans - debating whether this is a good move or a sidestep in ambition following the unexpected failure to capture Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes last week.
The player himself, however, has wasted no time in declaring his delight at coming back to his old stomping ground.
"I have always said I would never want to come back to any other club in England other than Everton - I am an Everton player. In my five years here we improved all the way and we ended on a high and that is what I want to achieve again.
"This is a great feeling. I have been privileged to wear this shirt before but over the last few years Everton has improved a lot. Some fantastic players have come into the squad now and I am definitely pleased to be here, that is for sure."
Gravesen becomes David Moyes fifth major summer signing, whilst the Everton boss looks to strengthen with some last-gasp improvements in the 24 hours before the close of this seasons transfer window.
The tenacious midfielder, who left the club for Real Madrid in 2005, has arrived on a season long loan deal from Scottish giants Glasgow Celtic.
Danish International Gravesen had a special relationship during his tenure at Goodison, but his arrival has split opinion amongst fans - debating whether this is a good move or a sidestep in ambition following the unexpected failure to capture Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes last week.
The player himself, however, has wasted no time in declaring his delight at coming back to his old stomping ground.
"I have always said I would never want to come back to any other club in England other than Everton - I am an Everton player. In my five years here we improved all the way and we ended on a high and that is what I want to achieve again.
"This is a great feeling. I have been privileged to wear this shirt before but over the last few years Everton has improved a lot. Some fantastic players have come into the squad now and I am definitely pleased to be here, that is for sure."
Gravesen becomes David Moyes fifth major summer signing, whilst the Everton boss looks to strengthen with some last-gasp improvements in the 24 hours before the close of this seasons transfer window.
