It’s like one of those those before/after photo campaigns you see after someone’s lost a lot of weight.
Aaron Lennon looked in good spirits after completing his £4.5m move from Tottenham to Everton on transfer deadline day.
And it marks a stark difference from when he joined the Toffees on loan back in February and had the miserable look of a hostage etched across his face.
Here he is after that temporary move.
Aaron Lennon couldn't look more miserable if he tried, a look of a man who just received a death sentence. pic.twitter.com/5lH0OY6kQg
— Kevin Madden (@_kevinmadden) February 4, 2015
And now, seven months on…
Official: Everton sign Aaron Lennon on a permanent deal from Spurs
Well atleast this time he looks happy. #efc #COYS pic.twitter.com/J7482RzHMb
— J.O.G. (@GunnerGomez_94) September 2, 2015
Here’s February Lennon again…
Aaron Lennon looks happy to be an Everton player. pic.twitter.com/JUwttF8eFE
— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) February 3, 2015
And now September Lennon once more…
Who's smiling now? Welcome back @Aaron7Lennon #EFC pic.twitter.com/ozaivr9Lny
— Bluekipper.com (@bluekippercom) September 2, 2015
It’s amazing how much of a difference a permanent move can make.