{"id":583138,"date":"2021-02-09T12:12:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T17:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=583138"},"modified":"2021-02-09T12:12:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T17:12:55","slug":"everton-goalkeeper-robin-olsen-hoping-to-turn-loan-move-into-permanent-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/02\/09\/everton-goalkeeper-robin-olsen-hoping-to-turn-loan-move-into-permanent-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Everton Goalkeeper Robin Olsen Hoping to Turn Loan Move Into Permanent Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everton<\/a> goalkeeper Robin Olsen<\/a> is looking to stay at Goodison Park permanently. The 31-year-old is currently on loan from Serie A side Roma.<\/p>\n

Robin Olsen Hoping to Join Everton Permanently<\/h2>\n

Olsen is Toffee’s Number Two<\/h3>\n

Having joined in the summer on a season-long loan from Roma<\/a>, Robin Olsen has become a reliable number two for England and Everton number one, Jordan Pickford<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old may have only made seven appearances for Everton this season but has performed reasonably well in the absence of Pickford.<\/p>\n

What Was Said<\/h3>\n

As cited by The Athletic’s Paddy Boyland<\/a>, Olsen said: “We want to stay, but it is not me who decides. I can only cross my fingers & see what the club says.”<\/p>\n

Manager Carlo Ancelotti added<\/a>: “He’s a good signing, an experienced goalkeeper. We are happy with his performances.<\/p>\n

“He made a mistake because he slipped (in the game against Manchester United<\/a>) but he has done really well. We have confidence and trust in him because he’s a good goalkeeper.”<\/p>\n

As a result, Everton have opened discussions about turning Olsen’s loan move permanent. \u201cThere\u2019s a plan with everything and they told me about it when I signed,\u201d Olsen told Swedish media.<\/p>\n

“My only focus is to go down to the training ground, give my everything, improve and compete for a spot.<\/p>\n

\u201cJordan is really good. He\u2019s the No 1 in England. Knowing that makes me improve. You help each other out. The competition is only a good thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to play. I\u2019ve spoken to Ancelotti. I\u2019m going to keep it to myself but there\u2019s a great plan. Now it\u2019s just up to me to deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Olsen Before Everton Move<\/h3>\n

Despite making 35 appearances for Roma, Olsen had fallen down the pecking order and found himself as the third choice. A loan move to Cagliari materialised before a switch to Everton, with the goalkeeper bringing a wealth of experience to Goodison Park with him.<\/p>\n

Despite that, he has integrated to life in the north-west quickly. His performance haven’t been perfect, but he has provided stability to a role that Ancelotti has cause for concern.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>