Everton signing Salomon Rondon is happy Blues fans have remembered his special gesture towards one young fan when with West Brom.

For the signing from Dalian Pro, a video emerged on social media of the player giving his shirt to a young Evertonian after a game for West Brom at Goodison.

The gesture, he says, is illustrative of a footballer who values his connection with supporters – and is excited by the prospect of following a long line of first-rate Everton centre-forwards.

“Somebody said that Evertonians love their number nines," Rondón told his new club's website.

“Sometimes, the number nine scores as many goals as possible. If not, try to help your teammates and, most importantly, win the three points because that helps the team and the Evertonians go up the table.

“When you feel the people behind you, it doesn't matter if you lose or miss a chance.

“The most important thing is the fans respect you and you respect the fans.

“You have to give everything on the pitch.

“I will do my best and give Evertonians all my hard work and goals… because the supporters are always there and they have to feel proud of their team."