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title: "HAT-TRICK EARNS KONE A NEW CONTRACT"
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author: "Charles Redmond"
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published: "2015-11-02T14:51:24Z"
modified: "2015-11-02T14:52:25Z"
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# HAT-TRICK EARNS KONE A NEW CONTRACT

Arouna Kone’s scintillating display in yesterday’s 6-2 victory has earned the Ivory Coast international a new contract. Kone’s curent contract was to expire at the end of this season but the Ivorian’s heroics yesterday triggered an extension clause in his contract.

![Chris Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2015/11/4952363241.jpg)

Roberto Martinez was full of praise for Kone’s performance yesterday. The Spanish manager was impressed by the Ivory Coast international’s desire to overcome injury and his dedication to becoming a starting player for Everton FC.

The former Levante forward was Roberto Martinez’s first signing as Everton boss, when he brought him over from his former club, Wigan Athletic, for a fee of £6million.

A horrible knee injury disrupted his start to life at Goodison Park, he was out for the rest of the 2013/14 season and only scored once in his second season on Merseyside, but with 5 goals and 3 assists in 11 league outings this season, the former Nice striker has truly come to life.

The 31-year-old has been employed primarily on the wing for Everton this campaign, and his strength, technical ability and footballing brain have all been evident so far.

![Chris Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2015/11/495236342.jpg)

> Arouna has always had self belief. It’s been as difficult as you are going to get – a new player coming to a new club, then having a career threatening injury. From that point he was catching up but his attitude and focus never changed. He never chose to blame anyone or anything – all he wanted was an opportunity.

![Chris Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2015/11/495235092.jpg)

The Everton boss was also quick to remind everyone of Kone’s form so far this year – with the Ivorian being one of Everton’s most inform attacking threats thus far this year.

‘Against Watford, in difficult circumstances, it was a real turning point for his individual role. From that point on he has been very impressive throughout the season and today was the most impressive complete 90 minutes. Scoring a hat-trick and his overall contribution was strong.’ Roberto Martinez.

![Chris Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2015/11/495235018.jpg)

Well in, Arouna.