McAleny commits his long-term future to Everton[GETTY]
The 21-year-old striker, an academy graduate, broke his leg while on loan at Brentford last August and missed much of the season.
He's only ever appeared twice for the Toffees' senior team, but has been a consistent scorer for the reserve side, scoring 22 goals in 55 outings.
And after speaking to boss Martinez, McAleny is keen to break into the first-team now he has returned to full fitness.
He told me I was going to be in his plans and that was a big part of why I have signed
Conor McAleny
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"He called me up a few weeks ago and we had a good chat. That was massive for me," McAleny said.
"He told me I was going to be in his plans and that was a big part of why I have signed.
"I want to get as close as I can to the first team, make some appearances and hopefully chip in with a few goals if possible."