The brother of Juventus striker Moise Kean says he never wanted to be sold to Everton.

Keane is now back with Juve on-loan, where he is rediscovering his best form.

Speaking to Tuttosport, Giovanni Kean said: "The last year was the most difficult of his career, but it served as a lesson for him. I was sure he would come out of it because he has character and, when he feels confidence, he manages to prove himself.

"He has worked on his weight and his head, he is in monk's style. But he is at 70% and still has ample room for growth, also because he is only 22. In Paris, many phenomenons thought he was a goner, but he scored 17 goals in one season.

"Every now and then in recent months he would say to me: 'Enough, I'm leaving!' but they were impromptu outbursts due to poor usage.

"He has never been about to leave and does not intend to, neither now nor in the future.

"On the contrary, he has pushed to return to Juventus, it's his home. (Massimiliano) Allegri was the first to realise his progress.

"What a delight to see him score a brace at Lazio under the eyes of (Maurizio) Sarri, who did not want him. Kean felt very bad about being sold to Everton."