Nikica Jelavic celebrates his first Everton FC goal
NIKICA JELAVIC has reassured Everton FC fans he will not be tempted away from Goodison – despite his red-hot form since January grabbing the attention of Europe’s top clubs.
The Croatian striker was a revelation during his debut spell in the Premier League, scoring 11 goals since arriving on Merseyside at the start of the year.
That sparkling form has not gone unnoticed by scouts from a clutch of Champions League clubs in England and on the continent, but the 26-year-old insists he is loving life at Everton.
And with a confidence likely to unsettle defenders across the Premier League, Jelavic insisted he is solely focused on scoring even more goals next term.
“I signed a four-year deal and I don’t think about going anywhere else,” he said. “I want to become even better and I want to score even more goals next season.
“Everything is just great – my first season at Everton couldn’t be better.
“I have to say thanks to my team-mates. When I came here I immediately felt like we had known each other for many years.”
Jelavic, who is preparing to represent his country at Euro 2012, admitted he is surprised at how quickly he has adapted to life at Everton, after making a £5.5m move to the club late in January.
He said: “When I signed for Everton I was sure that I would have some problems with the English league which is harder than the Scottish one.
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