Many Everton fans were excited by comments from on-loan goalkeeper Robin Olsen in which he publicly confirmed his desire to make his Goodison Park stay a permanent one.
The 42-cap Sweden international joined from AS Roma on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window to provide competition between the sticks.
Speaking to the official Everton website, the 31-year-old opened up in a wide-ranging interview about life on Merseyside. He offered comments making his desire to remain at Everton public when prompted about where he sees his professional future.
Olsen was careful to note that any decision is essentially out of his hands, but was upfront over his happiness at the club, saying:
We want to stay, but it is not me who decides. I can only cross my fingers and see what the club says. As a family, we have moved around and feel we are in a good place now.
We are very happy, so why not stay until it is time to move home to Sweden? That is what we would choose. It is easy to say that – but everything needs to be sorted out.
These Everton fans had plenty to say as they reacted on Twitter to Olsen’s indications about wanting a permanent transfer…
Twitter: @Everton I think he’s decent, can’t blame him for slipping the other day. (@gbMKEFC)
Twitter: @Everton Lots of clean sheets and the occasional penalty save Robin, will 100% nail it for you! (@MaxyMj3669)
Twitter: @1986_legend @Everton If you think of all the Pickford mistakes to that he’s a saint
remember that Pickford derby… https://t.co/1tq4fRFSds (@gbMKEFC)
Twitter: @Everton Sign him up and et the man some proper studs
(@FootballHlb)
Twitter: @Everton Don’t be sly, let him stay (@ellieq)
Twitter: @Everton Keep him, he’s a keeper (@rmorley74)
Twitter: @Everton sign him up (@MonroeEFC)
