Valencia’s Arnaut Danjuma played for Bournemouth before being sold to Villarreal in 2022. He then returned to English football on loan at Tottenham and then had another loan at Everton.
AS have spoken to the winger about his career in recent years, after he joined Los Ches from Villarreal permanently last summer.
The Dutchman has thanked the Yellow Submarines for letting him move to Tottenham and Everton in the past, believing they were always fair with him.
Everton showed interest in the 28-year-old in January 2023, but Tottenham swooped in and hijacked the loan signing from their clutches.
Danjuma scored two goals from 12 games [199 minutes] for Spurs during the second half of the 2022/23 season. He returned to Villarreal, who then let him join Everton on loan in July 2023.
He was hardly utilised during his time at the Merseyside club. To put it in context, the attacker played less than 1,000 minutes from 20 matches for Everton, scoring two goals.
Last season, Danjuma joined Girona on loan. He was delighted to make a loan switch to the Catalan club, after struggles at Tottenham and Everton.
After several loan spells, he moved to the Mestalla on a permanent transfer. The player has scored four goals and contributed two assists from 14 matches this season.
Desire for stability after repeat loans
Arnaut Danjuma
Oeiras, Portugal – 07 25 2025: Arnaut Danjuma seen during Trofeu de Cinco Violinos game between teams of Sporting CP and Villarreal CF
When AS asked whether he’s found stability at Valencia, he mentioned the support he received from Villarreal.
“Yes, yes, it was very important to me. Luckily, I have a great relationship with Villarreal, whose people have always been very helpful when making decisions,” he said.
“In the past, I chose things I wanted to do, like going to Tottenham and Everton to play in the Premier League; or later, to Girona to compete in the Champions League. Villarreal always respected my decision, and I really appreciate that, because not all clubs in the world are like that.
“This summer, the opportunity with Valencia came up, and they helped me there too. I signed a three-year contract looking for that family stability, because we have a home here in Torre en Conill, where I already lived as a Villarreal player.”