Mirallas: I think I'll be at Everton next season

The Belgium forward indicated earlier this season that he was "ready for a new challenge" but now hints that he could stay for at least the last year of his contract.

Everton forward Kevin Mirallas says he expects to still be at Goodison Park next season despite suggestions he could leave the club.

The Belgian had described himself as being "ready for a new challenge" in February as he acknowledged interest in his signature from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.

Though Roberto Martinez's men are a long way off fulfilling his dream of Champions League football next term, Mirallas has hinted that he will stay at least for the final year of his current contract.

"There was a lot of paper talk about my future last week but I am very happy here and I see next season [in] the same shirt, I think," he told The Liverpool Echo.

Mirallas has scored seven goals and registered one assist in the Premier League this season, his third with the Toffees since a €8.4 million move from Olympiakos in 2012.