Merlin Röhl close to being signed on a permanent deal

Merlin Röhl is close to staying on a permanent deal with Everton after signing from SC Freiburg on loan last summer.

The German midfielder was signed on Deadline Day on an initial loan deal. The stipulation of the loan deal includes an obligation to buy the player once the Toffees’ Premier League survival is mathematically guaranteed this season.

Röhl has made 12 appearances for the Blues so far, making only two starts. Although minutes have been hard to come by in recent months, with David Moyes having a fully fit squad at his disposal, the German has shown glimpses of quality.

"I am so grateful for the coincidences and the luck that have allowed me to play in this beautiful stadium. For this great club. In front of the eyes of our passionate fans. In the best league in the world,” Röhl posted an emotional message on social media on Sunday, seemingly confirming his commitment to Everton.

At the same time, Röhl's post was also philosophical in nature and dealt with the struggle that ordinary people often go through and talked about bridging the growing divide with love and respect. He added pictures of Everton fans and stewards along with his and the players' in the same post.

“So many things that I could not control, and yet here I stand, living my dream of playing in the Premier League. I know what a privilege that is and how many people never had or still don’t have the opportunities, due to physical circumstances, difficult family situations or bad luck at the wrong moment. Coincidence can also take a great deal away from you.

“I cherish this opportunity and have so much respect for everyone who has had to overcome truly difficult obstacles and has experienced strokes of fate. The different starting points in life that people have make me incredibly thoughtful.

“I hope that in an age full of greed and envy, shaped by wars and a growing gap between rich and poor, we can once again focus more on community. And together find solutions for how we can give as many people as possible the chance to live a fulfilling life and to pursue their dreams.”

 

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