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“I am a proud Everton player at present and would welcome it if the club moved to secure my long-term future, but that kind of thing is out of my hands.
"I have played in a number of the best leagues in the world, and it has always been my ambition to test myself in La Liga.
“For a player of my type, La Liga will always be an attraction and to play in the Champions League again would be a real thrill.
“I enjoyed playing in the Champions League with Ajax and have been really pleased when I see how my ex-team-mates like Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart have gone on to excel in Spain.
“But at this time I can only reiterate that any speculation regarding my future is exactly that.”
Meanwhile Everton have confirmed a pre-season friendly fixture at League Two side Rochdale on July 18, kick-off 3pm, when Everton will travel to the Spotland Stadium.
