Yannick Bolasie has sent out a heartfelt message after a successful comeback from his 'nightmare' injury problem this season.
The winger made the move to Goodison Park for big money in the summer of 2016, but picked up a serious knee injury against Manchester United in December of that year.
That kept him out of action for over 12 months until the former Crystal Palace man returned to action for a Boxing Day match against West Brom.
The 29-year-old made 17 appearances in all competitions and scored one goal as the Blues struggled under Sam Allardyce for the second half of last term before being sent out on loan by new manager Marco Silva .
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Bolasie spent the first half of 2018/19 at Aston Villa before surprisingly cutting that loan move short to travel to Anderlecht on a temporary basis in January.
And, in a heartfelt message shared on social media, he has thanked all three clubs for helping him to achieve as much game-time as he did over the course of this campaign.
"From having no preseason to finishing off my 2018/19 campaign 38+ games completed," Bolasie said.
"I want to thank all Aston Villa, Anderlecht & Everton fans for their support and encouragement throughout my comeback season.
I feel like I am finally in Control of my body again with my match confidence growing immensely game by game.
"I would like to thank Everton, Aston Villa & Anderlecht Coaching staff/ Physios for their patience and care during my time at the respected clubs.
"It’s been a mix of emotions, especially on how the season has finished at Anderlecht, missing out on a europa league place. But I feel it’s important to thank the supporters for their incredible support throughout the season and playoffs.
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"One of the most important seasons in my career and I can't thank everyone enough for helping me get through it. A big thankyou to everyone at Everton FC, especially those behind the scenes who looked after me through a nightmare injury.
"In regards to Aston Villa, I had a great time at the club with some exceptional support from the pride. Leaving in January was a difficult decision for me to make, but my admiration and respect for the club is ingrained in me forever.
"I’d like to wish Aston Villa the best of luck in the playoff finals, as they certainly deserve to be back in the Premier League where they rightfully belong!"
Bolasie's long-term future at Everton is still uncertain, with the winger having a £10m clause in his contract.
