McAleny: Martinez told me I am in his plans
Conor McAleny has revealed that Everton Manager Roberto Martinez called him and convinced him to put pen to paper on a new three year contract after confirming that the 21 year old is in his plans for the next few seasons.
The youngster who was out on loan at Brentford last season before breaking his leg has already begun training for the new season and says he wants to make some first team appearances this season.
“I want to get as close as I can to the first team, make some appearances and hopefully chip in with a few goals if possible,” McAleny told evertontv. “Pre-season is where you can impress the manager and get off to a good start, which will always help for later on.
“I’ve been cracking on for about three weeks now and I’m feeling really fit and can’t wait to get going. Hopefully the injuries are behind me now and I can start pushing on.“
McAleny continued: “He [Martinez] called me up a few weeks ago and we had a good chat. That was massive for me.
“He told me I was going to be in his plans and that was a big part of why I have signed.
“Hearing that from the manager has definitely given me a boost and confidence for when I go back in with the lads.
“He wants to give young lads a go and that’s always going to be an incentive.”
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