Former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Bernard says the presence of Marco Silva convince him about joining Everton.

Capped 14 times by his country, the 25-year-old is equally comfortable playing on either wing or operating as an advanced midfield player and he has vowed to help “make things happen for Everton" as he looks forward to working with manager Silva.

“I chose Everton because of all the things I had heard about Marco Silva and after speaking to him I was happy with what he said to me," Bernard told evertontv.

“The manager made me feel confident about playing here. He is a very good coach and he has achieved really good things at other clubs.

“Everton is a club with a great structure and a lot of tradition, historically the fourth most successful club in England. When I found out about this opportunity and what the manager wanted out of me I was happy.

“That is why I made my choice, because of the confidence both the manager and the Club showed in me.

“I did not need any convincing to come here. I believe I will be able to show my best as a player here."