Nathangelo Markelo has opened up on Marcel Brands' advice ahead of his loan spell away from Everton.
The midfielder completed a temporary switch to FC Twente earlier this week after another impressive season as part of the under-23s setup.
The 21-year-old has been a key member of David Unsworth's side for some time but now has the chance to claim some first team football next term with the Eredivisie side.
That is an opportunity Markelo will relish, and he has spoken about Everton director of football Brands' view on the loan switch.
He told De Telegraaf [via SportWitness]: “What a beautiful stadium. I was here for the first time two days ago, and I am impressed.
“I made my unofficial debut with Everton in the first practice match in Kenya in front of 60,000, but in the Premier League, I didn’t exactly get a chance.
“I have trained with big names like Wayne Rooney, Richarlison, Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley, but it’s important for me to start playing now.
“Marcel Brands thought it was a smart step for me to try to get match time, and supported me in my choice.”
Markelo has been involved with first-team training under Carlo Ancelotti but is yet to make his first-team debut at Goodison Park.
He was a key part of the u-23 side that lifted an unprecedented league and cup double in 2019.
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