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Kevin Mirallas says his Everton future is uncertain after alleging the club have broken promises made to him. Mirallas told Belgian newspaper De Standaard that he has played fewer games than he expected after a January move away from the club failed to materialise. The forward said his future at Goodison Park is uncertain and called his relationship with manager Roberto Martinez "awkward." Mirallas, currently at a training camp with Belgium, said he was wanted by Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid in January, but that Everton persuaded him to stay. The 27-year-old said: "Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid were interested, but Everton obliged me to stay at the club. "I understood because our young group had performed below expectations. So I had to stay. "But in the second half of the season, I was suddenly playing fewer games. "There are promises broken and it makes for a somewhat awkward relationship with the coach. Soon, I will have a conversation with him. "I have had a beautiful three years with Everton. I have experienced many great moments and for that I must thank the club. "I don't know whether I will leave. It is a decision I have to make in consultation with my family." Mirallas' comments contradict an interview he gave in April, when he declared that he was "very happy" at Everton. The former Olympiakos forward's contract at Goodison Park has one year to run, but the Toffees have the option to extend it by a further 12 months. Martinez, for his part, has continually played down any suggestions he has fallen out with Mirallas. Asked in April about reports linking the player with Tottenham, the manager said: "When you see him on the pitch, he brings a real desire to score goals. He brings a goal-scoring threat that is quite special. "All I want is for Kevin to enjoy his football and carry on performing well. Sometimes there's been too much said on the outside, but I've seen Kevin work really hard."
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