Everton midfielder Andre Gomes: Lille allowed me to prove myself again

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes is grateful to Lille for rebuilding his confidence.

Gomes has spent the season on-loan with LOSC.

He told the Ligue 1 website: "I'm really enjoying this season in France. There is a very good atmosphere in this team. This arrival took place on the last day of the transfer window and even in the very last minutes. I think in the last five minutes before closing! I needed change and a new challenge to prove to myself that I was still capable.

And Lille opened its doors to me. Coach Paulo Fonseca was important in this choice, as were former teammates, such as Jose Fonte, for example. This allowed me to quickly get here.

With Paulo Fonseca, we share the same vision of football. The confidence he gave me by giving me minutes of play was decisive. It allowed me to prove myself again and feel comfortable. To no longer feel upset because I was on the bench."

Gomes has a deal with Everton to 2024.