Jack Harrison has spoken about his transfer to Everton for the first time, after late interest from Aston Villa.
The 26-year-old attacker has moved to Goodison Park on a season-long loan from Leeds United.
It looked like Villa had hijacked the deal before deciding not to push ahead with a transfer because of concerns over a hip injury, which could rule Harrison out for the next six weeks.
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Speaking to evertontv, Harrison said: “It’s a pleasure to get the deal over the line.
“I’m really excited to be here. The general feeling from the club has been super positive so I’m just hoping to get back fit soon and be back out on the pitch.
“It’s a massive club. I remember coming to Goodison Park and it was always so difficult because of the fans and the great atmosphere that the people bring for Everton so I’m excited to be on the other side of that and a part of it, and to hopefully bring something they can cheer about as well.
“Everton expressed their interest right from the beginning and that was definitely valuable. You always want to be around good people and that’s the impression I got here straight away.”
He added: “It came down to a lot of people here at the club and the direction the club wants to go in.
“We came to the consensus this would be the best place for me to thrive.
“From the beginning, the manager expressed how much he wanted me. It was a difficult period last season but, after speaking with people, the club is in a really positive position and heading in the right direction.
“I know the first game [against Fulham] was unfortunate but there was a lot of good things that came out of that game and I’m hoping to contribute to that.
“Speaking with everyone here, experiencing what it’s like at the club and the facility [at Finch Farm] really emphasised that so I’m super excited and just ready to get going.”
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