By Big Andy
September 3 2009

Argentine international Ever Banega did not want to come to Everton because he felt that he was still learning things in Spain.

The Toffees made Banega a target during the transfer window, and they even went as far as getting a work permit approved for him.

But late on he decided that he would be better off at Valencia, where he has started the season in the first-team.

"I feel that I am more mature now and that I still have many things to learn and show in Spain, that's why I decided not be transferred to the English league," said Banega to Sky Sports

"It was me who didn't want to leave, I wanted to continue because I think in having a place in the team and I want to continue in that way.

"Besides what is said about me, I think about my team and about being a good team mate, look at the unity that our team showed last weekend on the pitch and I hope that it all continues in this way.

"You must know when you can do certain things and when you can't. Thanks to the support of important players I am more mature, I am learning many new things and that's good for me and for the team."