Vitalii Mykolenko hopes Everton are able to keep Iliman Ndiaye for many years to come.
Everton are well on course to push for European qualification this season thanks to the work of players like Ndiaye.
The Senegal international has enjoyed another seriously impressive season under David Moyes, which has helped propel Everton up the table.
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Mykolenko firmly believes that the 26-year-old winger is the exact type of player Everton need to secure European qualification.
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Vitalii Mykolenko sends message over Iliman Ndiaye’s Everton future
It has been suggested that Everton are slightly worried about losing Ndiaye this summer to a club offering Champions League football.
Of course, the Blues are still in the running to provide their Senegal winger that themselves, but Mykolenko hopes Ndiaye stays no matter what.
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“He has a big future, I hope he will play for Everton for many years,” Mykolenko told the Everton website.
Ironically, it is Mykolenko whose Everton future hangs in the balance, with his current deal set to expire in a matter of months
However, this has not prevented the Ukraine international from showering some praise on his tricky teammate.
“If you play the ball to him, he can make everything, he can create, he can do anything with the ball. I think he’s the most skilful player in the Premier League at the moment,” the defender added.
“Just play to his feet, so it’s easy. Then, he will create everything from a few yards, he needs just a few yards. If you’ve seen his skills, it’s incredible. I don’t like to play against players like him.”
Everton are keen to reward Ndiaye with a new contract following some really impressive years on Merseyside.
However, securing European football could be crucial to making those proposed talks run smoothly.
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