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EVERTON FC: HIGH PRAISE FOR NUNO

/noticias.info/ David Moyes has offered glowing praise to Nuno Valente.

Moyes said the Portuguese was the best import he had worked with.

He also believes Valente has a vital role to play for the Toffees this term.

The Everton manager said: "Nuno is probably the best player I have ever worked with who has come from abroad in terms of his attitude, commitment and the way he gets on with things.

"He’s just a top professional, someone you can always rely on."

During last season, Everton exercised their right to extend Valente's contract by a further year - meaning he will remain on Merseyside this term.

Moyes continued: "He’s had a couple of injuries but, when he is fit, he never misses training and he is also a very good footballer. He’s a great lad to have about the place.

"Nuno recognised last year that we would be bringing another left-back in and that’s what we did with Bainesy.

"But he’s been very good about the situation and has never let us down, if and when he’s been called upon. That’s the reason we wanted to have him around here for another 12 months with us and we are very happy about that."

There's could well be a three-way fight for the left back slot, with Baines and Joleon Lescott also having played there last season.

Moyes added: "His presence in the squad also provides competition. If he is needed, which I’m sure he will be at times in different games, Nuno will give us good experience and he’s the type of player who can help all the young lads in the squad." notas_de_prensa_archivo