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title: "Digne explains why he left Barcelona to join Everton"
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published: "2018-09-14T18:48:21Z"
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# Digne explains why he left Barcelona to join Everton

Lucas Digne has been explaining why he opted to leave Barcelona to complete a summer switch to Everton.

In an interview with [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11497732/lucas-digne-why-i-left-barcelona-to-join-everton-in-transfer-window), Digne was quizzed on his thinking behind the move and was quick to refer to the ambitious “project” that has been implemented at Goodison Park.

> The project and the coach. When I spoke with the coach he told me good things and I had a good feeling. The new project was very good and we will see what happens in the future.

Digne has generally played second fiddle to Leighton Baines on the left-hand side of Everton’s defence since his arrival but is believed to be regarded as the long-term replacement for the ex-England international.

![Lynne Cameron/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/09/1010867672.jpg)

Nevertheless, Digne, who has previously played for Roma and PSG, spoke of his excitement to play a part in what promises to be an intriguing period for Everton under Marco Silva.

> The coach has a very good mentality for the game, he wants to play with the ball and wants to play offensive football. I like to play like this way.

Digne was utilised as a backup on most occasions by Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, with the impressive Jordi Alba continuing to play at left-back.

However, the Frenchman is out to impress when called upon by Silva at Everton as he looks to make the starting berth on the left-hand side of the defence his own.

> The coach is new and you have a lot of new players. We have a good mix because we have experienced players who have played here for a few years and we can learn together and get the club higher up the table.