Jelavic issues open letter to thank Everton fans

The Croatian striker signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Hull on Wednesday in a bid to gain more match time ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

And, while believing the opportunity to move to the KC Stadium was too good to turn down, Jelavic - who joined Everton from Rangers in January 2012 - admitted he would leave Goodison Park with a heavy heart.

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