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Andre Gomes has given Everton hope he could turn his loan move into a permanent switch by declaring his “honour” at playing for the Blues.

The on-loan Barcelona midfielder has been exceptional since making his debut in October and Everton are hoping to strike a deal with the Spanish giants to keep him beyond the end of the season.

Gomes has spoken about how Everton feels like a “family” to him and the support he received after joining the club on deadline day with a hamstring injury which delayed his debut.

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"I am feeling really comfortable here,” Gomes said.

“We are like a family and it is a huge pleasure and honour to be here and playing for this badge.”

Gomes has made eight consecutive starts since making his Everton bow against Crystal Palace on October 15 and quickly has become a Goodison favourite.

“It is really important when you get good feedback from the supporters, you feel important and it is a good thing personally,” Gomes added.

“I am one hundred per cent sure [I can enjoy my football at Everton]. That is why I signed for the club.

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"I saw it as a really big opportunity to play for a big club in the Premier League. All the little details were important.

“I arrived injured but still received huge support from the people and I am enjoying every day as an Evertonian.

“It wasn’t a big injury but it happened during pre-season [in a friendly match for Barcelona] and it is never easy when you start with an injury.

“I appreciated all the messages from the fans and my first days in the Club with my teammates were important – talking with them and getting to know them – that time made me feel more comfortable at the Club and in my rehab.”