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title: "Everton attacker returns to loan club following recovery"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-04-02T19:32:31Z"
modified: "2018-04-02T19:37:35Z"
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# Everton attacker returns to loan club following recovery

Henry Onyekuru has confirmed that he has returned to RSC Anderlecht for the remainder of the season having recovered from a long-term knee injury.

The promising Nigerian forward signed for Everton in the last summer transfer window following a tremendous breakthrough season with Belgian side Eupen.

However, he has not played a role in the senior side with the Toffees this term and after his arrival was confirmed, Onyekuru joined Anderlecht on a season-long loan.

The striker came in for plenty of criticism in Belgium despite some exciting performances in the Pro League, before he suffered a long-term injury. This saw him return to USM Finch Farm for treatment on his knee.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/04/877870954.jpg)

It was initially thought that Onyekuru’s time at Anderlecht would then come to an end due to the blow. However, it seems the 20-year-old is back and raring to go.

Nigerian news outlets, as cited by the [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/evertons-henry-onyekuru-back-anderlecht-14482707), quote Onyekuru confirming his return to Anderlecht for the run-in.

> I’m back in Anderlecht now to finish the season.