Keeping Salomon Rondon will not be bad thing for Everton
Everton striker Salomon Rondon has cleared transfer speculation and said that he wants to be an important part of the club.
The former Newcastle United completed his move to Goodison Park last summer but failed to establish himself as a regular starter under Rafa Benitez or Frank Lampard.
With speculation surrounding many Everton exits this summer, the Venezuelan international has set his priorities for the upcoming season, which could protect the Toffees.
“I am in great physical shape and want to play at the highest level,” Rondon told Bolavip. “I have one more year left on my contract, but I want to continue to be important for my team.”
Time to keep
Rondon made 20 Premier League appearances for the Toffees in the recently concluded season, scoring just one goal in an away defeat to Crystal Palace [Transfermarkt].
Despite him clearing up his transfer speculation, it remains to be seen what his role at the club actually is.
There are strong speculations related to the departure of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert Lewin this summer. If both of those players leave, the 32-year-old is likely to get a lot of game time.
Rondon’s role in the squad also depends upon the transfers Everton make this summer. If they bring the likes of Steven Bergwijn and Valentin Castellanos to the club, the 32-year-old won’t be anything more than an impact player from the bench.
However, he can be relied on as an ideal impact player if the Toffees change their game plan to long balls, considering he has got a brilliant scoring ratio with headers.
He also has ample amount of experience playing in the Premier League and that could definitely come in handy.
In other Everton news, one Manchester City ace has already been touted for a major move to Goodison Park this summer
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