I want to return: Former Everton player expresses regret over his exit in 2023

As things stand right now, Everton’s only hope is the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium,

which is a lone bright spot in the gloom.

However, even this has drawbacks, as the blue half of Merseyside currently lacks a reliable source of unwavering

optimism.

It has been heartbreaking to witness this once-great institution steadily deteriorate due to a dubious takeover that

doesn’t seem to be ending and PSR issues that have dogged them the entire season.

Niels Nkounkou is the most recent of the former players to speak out about the club’s situation.

Niels Nkounkou shares details on his Everton departure.

Speaking with Peuple Vert, as reported by Sport Witness, the French defender attempted to explain why he left

Everton permanently in the summer of last year.

A youthful full-back with an attack-minded mindset, he was bought by Carlo Ancelotti, and there was a quiet

optimism that he would be Lucas Digne’s long-term replacement.

But then things changed, and the Goodison Park financial crisis compelled the club to make decisions.

According to Nkounkou, “as I explained, it was a loan with an option to buy when I arrived at Sainté.”

But because Sainté didn’t know if they would be able to support themselves,

she couldn’t afford the alternative that Everton offered. Their financial situation was problematic.

They addressed me with, “You know what? We must choose the option when it is presented,

but we will never bring it up or discuss it.

Afterwards, the director visits me and says, “Niels, we’re lifting the option at the end of the season.”

“Given what you’re doing, we’re going to tell each other that we’re going to look like crazy people if we don’t raise the

option,” they say to me. Since we will allow a player go in that manner.

Niels Nkounkou was anticipated to be a star for Everton.

Upon his debut with Everton, albeit limited to the EFL Cup,

supporters were mesmerized by what appeared to be a very astute business move.

After all, they had brought in a French youth international with an abundance of skill and dynamism for nothing.

It was anticipated that Digne’s technical skills would advance in tandem with Ancelotti’s direction.