 Van der Meyde has made only seven league starts for Everton |
Everton winger Andy van der Meyde has insisted he is happy to stay at the club and fight for his place. There were reports the 26-year-old was seeking a move to Italy after making only seven league starts last season.
But the Dutch international told Everton's website: "I love it here. Everything suits my game. Why would I want to go back to Italy?
"I'm happy in England. I want to show I can really play football. If I get the chance next season, I'll do it."
The Dutch star has been plagued with injuries since his �2m move from Inter Milan in August 2005 and has failed to live up to his exciting reputation.
He was also omitted from Holland's World Cup squad after previously being a regular.
Everton have bought striker Andrew Johnson and defender Joleon Lescott to strengthen their squad, but Van der Meyde believes he can find a role in the team.
He added: "The gaffer has been great and I just want to do what I enjoy most now and that is play football. I want to do it for Everton."
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