Jean-Philippe Gbamin: I am ready to play any role for Everton

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The Ivory Coast international feels he is prepared to play in a number of positions to help the Goodison Park outfit achieve success

Everton new recruit Jean-Philippe Gbamin has stated his willingness to play in any role for the Toffees.

The midfielder joined the Goodison Park outfit last week on a five-year deal from German Bundesliga side Mainz for a fee of Â£25 million.

Having played majorly in a midfield role for the 05ers, where he made 86 league appearances before his departure, the Ivorian is willing to make a sacrifice for the Toffees in order to help them achieve success.

"Iâ€™ve come here to play in the midfield, as a defensive midfielder if you like but if the manager wants me to do so I can play in a number of positions,â€ he told the media.

"Whether it is in number 8, the number 6 or defence, I will absolutely be ready for whatever position the coach needs me.â€

Everton finished one place below the Uefa Europa League spot last season and the midfielder is hoping they can surpass the performance in the 2019-20 season.

â€œWe could maybe pick up a trophy along the way, maybe one of the cups", he continued.

"That is the ambition of every professional player and I think we can get one of the European spots."

The Toffees open their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on Saturday but Gbamin is uncertain if he will play a role in the match.

"Iâ€™m concentrating on getting myself totally fit, this week might be a little bit too soon,â€ he added.

"As I say, Iâ€™ve only had two training sessions. A more realistic option might be the following game [at home to Watford, Saturday 17 August].â€

2019-08-06 23:00:02

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