Former Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu is looking forward to visiting the club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton fans are starting to really settle into the club’s new home after leaving Goodison Park earlier this year.
Everton have started well at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and the atmosphere is already impressive.
Hill Dickinson Stadium has even earned praise after playing host to rugby league action, with three more events potentially coming in 2026.
Everton appear to have a very bright future at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Gerard Deulofeu has been left impressed.
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Gerard Deulofeu on Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
Deulofeu is on an incredible journey back to football after almost three years out through injury.
The former Toffees winger has gone through injury hell but is attempting to make a remarkable comeback.
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Deulofeu has now spoken to Everton’s official YouTube channel, and he spoke about the club’s recent stadium move.
Deulofeu played at Goodison Park both for and against Everton, and he certainly loved his time at such a ’special’ stadium.
The Spaniard enjoyed the ‘very intense’ atmosphere at Everton’s old home and appreciated the support from Toffees fans.
Deulofeu has not visited Hill Dickinson Stadium just yet, but he branded Everton’s new home ‘spectacular’ and ‘wonderful’ after seeing photos and videos.
“The old Goodison Park, for me, is one of the most special stadiums in England. Without a doubt,” said Deulofeu.
“Every time I played there, I noticed it, because it was a very intimate, very intense atmosphere, and I loved playing there, celebrating goals there, the fans signing my name… it was spectacular.
“And I can’t tell you about the new one yet, but I can tell you that it’s spectacular from the pictures and videos, because, of course, it’s wonderful, but I want to go see it when my knee is better.
“I want to go to the new stadium one day and tell you exactly how I feel there. But from what I’ve seen, it’s spectacular, modern, beautiful. Now we need to win lots of games there,” he added.
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Everton must invite Gerard Deulofeu to Hill Dickinson Stadium
Deulofeu’s exit was rather unsatisfying in the sense that he was loaned to AC Milan and then sold to Barcelona.
There was no great send-off for Deulofeu, and while he wasn’t a true club legend, he was a fan favourite.
Everton fans continue to support Deulofeu from afar, and it’s only right to invite him to Hill Dickinson Stadium once he is in a better position.
Deulofeu clearly still loves Everton and holds Goodison Park in high regard, so welcoming him to the club’s new home would be a great gesture – especially as he goes through the most difficult period of his career.