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| Wednesday, 28 April 2010 15:07 |
Everton snap up Joao SilvaStriker elated with move to Goodison Park Everton have fortified their attack by beating off a number of clubs and signing Portuguese striker Joao Silva from Desportivo das Aves.
The 19-year-old marksman, who has been dubbed as the new Pauleta, was being tracked by the likes of Benfica, Sporting, Braga and Deportivo La Coruna and cost the Toffees 580 000 euros. The Portuguese starlet is delighted with the move and could barely contain his emotions when he spoke to Sky Sports. "I am calm and focusing on working for my club now, but I am happy because to play in the Premier League is a dream for any footballer because it is the best in the world," said an exuberant Silva. "Everton are a big club, I have seen them on television and they have great players. Due to my own characteristics, I believe England will be perfect for me. It will be a huge move for me, but I am ambitious and will stay positive." |
We need good strikers on Portugal national team in near future and Everton is a club with good youth policy, like said Toffe from Liverpool before.
Just remember one player that made his debut on Everton... Wayne Rooney
We have a small squad so youngsters get a real chance at a family club with loyal, local support, great tradition and a superb manager
Jack Rodwell. Dan Gosling. Victor Anichebe and a whole host of other young players.
If J Silva shows us what he's got. He'll play. And he'll be surrounded by a very friendly club/players/staff and welcomed by supporters.
Look at how Landon Donovan was treated from USA (LA Galaxy), by just working hard.
Everton will make him feel at home. Ask Nuno Valente.