artetas_biggest_fan
Player Valuation: £6m
Everton haven't been a "top club" since I first became a fan (1991) so his comments are not a surprise, plus the fact he had no affinity with the club growing up so there won't be any emotional desire to stay.
The only surprise is the high opinion he has of himself. Truth is he's never shown he's an elite striker. Big, strong and physical for his age, yes, but technically lacking and wayward infront of goal. He heavily relies on service (primarily getting on the end of things using his physique) and was decent last season as Baines and Coleman provided endless chances from the wing...but when played on the floor and having to create something for himself, he is badly exposed.
The only surprise is the high opinion he has of himself. Truth is he's never shown he's an elite striker. Big, strong and physical for his age, yes, but technically lacking and wayward infront of goal. He heavily relies on service (primarily getting on the end of things using his physique) and was decent last season as Baines and Coleman provided endless chances from the wing...but when played on the floor and having to create something for himself, he is badly exposed.