Johnny proud Blue

Johnny Heitinga is a proud Evertonian, and by announcing as much today he should put behind him the comments that were attributed to him earlier this summer when he said he would ride to Barcelona with a flag on his bike if they wanted to sign him.

He said: “It is a great club and I am playing in a World Cup Final as an Evertonian.

“The fans were very good to me last season. We struck up a good relationship.

“I have signed a five-year contract and I am proud to play for Everton.”

“The Premier League has made me a much better player. Coming from Spain to England has helped me so much and Everton have assisted with that.”