Everton new boy Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has told his new fans they can call him 'Billy'.
Bilyaletdinov signed for the Toffees last week and had his first taste of Barclays Premier League action when he came on for the final two minutes of his side's 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic on Sunday.
The midfielder, who will wear the number 7 shirt for the club this season, revealed in an interview with the club's official website that he knows his name is a bit of a tongue-twister, adding that he's happy to be known simply as 'Billy'.
And it appears the nickname is catching on already, having already been used by manager David Moyes and teammates Phil Neville and Tim Cahill.
The Russia midfielder said: "Bilyaletdinov - it's not easy, it's very, very long. Call me Billy, it's no problem."
And having enjoyed a snippet of top-flight action, it seems the 24 year-old is eager to make his mark on the Barclays Premier League.
"I know that it is the best championship in Europe," he said.
"Every team is so strong and plays two times a week. It's a very interesting tournament."
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