André Gomes reveals the '80% factor' which made him join Everton | OneFootball

Affection from the Everton support was 80% of the reason André Gomes decided to join, he has revealed.

After enjoying a successful debut season on loan from Barcelona, he made the move permanent during the summer.

In an interview with Danny Murphy for the Daily Mail, he has revealed what pushed him to make that choice and why he doesn’t view it as a regression.

“The fans were 80% of the reason I signed for Everton after a year on loan,” the Portugal international admitted.

“They made me feel wanted and we had a good connection. Maybe I felt that I needed that.

“I don’t look at it as a step back in my career at all.

“Coming to Everton meant being in an environment where I’m comfortable with myself.

“Last season was a big step forward for me personally and now I’m happy to be here full-time.”

Gomes has established himself as a key figure under Marco Silva, although he did miss the weekend defeat at Bournemouth with a rib problem.