Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye says he's thrilled to be back at Goodison Park.

The Senegal international returned over the summer from PSG.

He returned to the Blues having won six domestic trophies in the French capital, reaching the Champions League final and playing an integral part in Senegal's first-ever Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

“I'm very, very happy to have another opportunity to give my all for this club," he told evertonfc.com. “I spent three years here and once you are a blue, you are always a blue.

“How can I explain? It's in my heart and it's a feeling that will not leave. This club is part of me. It's hard to find the words but coming back here, the sensation I had was that - like coming home.

“I had a good period in PSG and I was only ever going to leave for Everton.

“There were other opportunities, but I told my agent to refuse them straight away. It wasn't in my plan to come back, but, as soon as Everton called me and said they needed me and wanted me to help… I cannot say no. It's my home, that's how I feel.

“I can't say no to Everton, regardless of if they're a the top of the league or bottom.

“It doesn't matter for me because I care about this club. I'm up for this challenge and I want to help us move up the table.

“I want to bring my experiences from the past three years with me to the team.

“The reaction I've had from the Evertonians has made me very, very proud.

“They just confirmed to me — not that I had any doubts whatsoever — that I made the right decision to come back here.

“They've shown me that I'm part of this family.

“That's the most important thing to me: the human beings, the people."