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Jean-Philippe Gbamin's agent has told him to "assert himself" in central defence to have an "excellent career".

The Everton midfielder, who signed from Mainz this summer, injured his quadricep while taking a shot on goal in a training session shortly after his arrival.

However, he returned to on-field training with the Blues on Thursday and will be eyeing a return to action.

Gbamin has played in a number of positions in his career so far including defensive midfield, right-back and centre-back.

“It is time for him to choose a position and to assert himself at this position (central defence),” his agent Bernard Collignon told Sport Mania via Sport Witness.

“According to me in central defence, he will become a player who will be worth more than €60m.

“So it’s time for him in central defence because, in my opinion, that’s where he would make an excellent career.

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“In his first professional game in Lens, he was put in the right side; he can help out in several positions; however, he cannot excel at all positions.

“He is a victim of his versatility and the fact he is a utility player… the kind of player who thinks of others before thinking of himself, which is rare in this environment.

“At almost 24 years old, you have to make a choice.

“I have been Jean-Philippe’s agent since he was 15. I know him off by heart, and I am convinced that he would make a great career in central defence.”