Armando Broja admits his loan move to Everton was a ‘no-brainer’.
The Chelsea forward made his first start for Sean Dyche’s side in Sunday’s home defeat to Nottingham Forest after finally shaking a longstanding Achilles injury.
Director of football Kevin Thelwell admitted that Broja’s deadline day capture, which has a purchase option this summer, was the culmination of several years’ interest.
And the Albania international has revealed that he previously held constructive talks over a move to Goodison Park prior to his eventual move at the end of August.
“I’ve spoken to Everton a couple of times, not just this summer but last summer and things,” said Broja.
“I’ve always had quite good conversations so I kind of knew they were around and they liked me.
“Obviously when they came in this summer to get me on the last day [of the transfer window], it was kind of a no-brainer.
“It was positive to kind of do something fresh, going from Chelsea to Everton, having a fresh start and recovering from my injury and going from there.”
Broja also feels that the Blues’ lengthy pursuit of him serves as an added incentive to show his worth despite admitting he could have fared better against Forest.
He added: “For me, every game I want to do my best. I want to help out the team as best I can.
“If that’s goals, if that’s with assists, if that’s with holding up the ball, if that’s running in behind, running the channels, getting on the ball, creating. I always want to show something.
“I wouldn’t say [Sunday] was one of my best games but definitely have improved on it but it was a frustrating afternoon for us all.
“But for sure I want to give everything and do better.”
