Premier League - Everton sign Jo

Eurosport - Fri, 10 Jul 20:31:00 2009

Everton have snapped up Brazilian striker Jo on a season-long loan from Manchester City, subject to the completion of paperwork.

FOOTBALL Striker Jo, who has joined Everton on loan for a second time from Manchester City - 0

The 22-year-old spent five months at Goodison Park last term, and after a week of discussions, the former CSKA Moscow player will spend the next 12 months with the FA Cup finalists.

City initially wanted to sell the former Corinthians man for close to the £18 million fee they signed him for last summer but, with no-one willing to pay, they agreed to loan him back out.

Jo scored five times in 12 appearances for Everton last season, but his future at Eastlands was put in doubt by the arrival of Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn last month.

The loan deal was initially agreed last weekend and the player travelled to Scotland with Everton for a training camp this week.

Everton's other two summer signings - midfielder Anton Peterlin and defender Skhodran Mustafi - have both received international clearance to feature against Bury.

PA Sport

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  1. HUGHES DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF MOST­ OF HISM PLAYERS. john

    From ROGERSON, on Fri 10 Jul 8:12PM

  2. We used to call him Jo-ke when he played for us. (City­ etc)
    For what ever reason, he just couldn't perform­ for us.
    Maybe your are right, Hughes just didn't­ give him the confidence he needed.
    I'm not bitter­ he has gone (on loan) though, as i was pretty pleased­ for him when he started to play well for Everton.
    Other­ players have done the same when they have left City.

    I­ still don't think that Hughes deserves some of the­ stick he has been receiving lately.
    He took control of­ one of the richest clubs in the world and was expected­ to win everything.
    That kind of pressure would effect­ anyone, so maybe he hasn't had the time to be there­ for every player.
    He sorted everything out in the­ background first.
    The training ground/medical centre­ are vital for success in the long run.
    The youth­ academy was already well sorted, so that just needs­ protecting.
    Once the transfer market dies down should­ allow Hughesy get on with the real job in hand.

    Moyes­ has done a brilliant with Everton, and an even better­ job with Jo.
    He deserves all the success he gets. But i­ fear he will struggle without some real money­ investment...

    From fulabeer, on Fri 10 Jul 8:05PM
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    Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I met a man who are 40­ now on a dating service. he wants to see me and even­ have fun with me. but i am 18 now. I don't know­ whether i should go to see him. he ever said to me that­ all girls on that site ~~ Su gar match maker,com~~ are­ seeking fun.. why
    am not I?

    From lsieakdwi29ks, on Fri 10 Jul 7:51PM

  4. Unless Everton are totally skint, this deal should NOT­ happen!
    It is wrong!!!!
    Buy him, or leave him be.

    From cameron w, on Fri 10 Jul 7:39PM

  5. do they have to honour the loan, when your 4 places­ above them 2/3rds into the season? :P

    From Danny J, on Fri 10 Jul 7:39PM

  6. Brian T, "jo was rubbish at city we r better off­ without him good riddance" - BS man, it's­ your manager who's rubbish. Hughes is playing­ fantasy football at the moment.

    From Charlie, on Fri 10 Jul 7:33PM

  7. Again? Woopee.

    From stubateman13, on Fri 10 Jul 7:27PM

  8. Hes a great player. He really plays well at everton and­ city need to free up their attack for tevez/etoo. Great­ for both teams!!!

    From Adam, on Fri 10 Jul 7:13PM

  9. fantastic player!!! lol.. yeah right.

    From tom, on Fri 10 Jul 7:06PM

  10. Amen, G.

    From shoo, on Fri 10 Jul 7:01PM

  11. the owner should come out and give moyes 20 million

    From Paul T, on Fri 10 Jul 7:00PM

  12. the owner should come out and give moyes 20 million

    From Paul T, on Fri 10 Jul 7:00PM

  13. Only a City fan would say that Jo is rubbish. He came­ in with a lot of hype at an extremely inflated price­ because City was involved. Did he live up to the hype?­ No, he was a 10mil rated player in a side that­ didn't know what their own lineup was. He's 22­ years old and switched between 3 clubs in a year, yet­ he still managed to score goals with minimal­ appearances. Don't be bitter because Everton reaped­ value from your expensive mistake.

    From G, on Fri 10 Jul 6:51PM

  14. Another journeyman ruining English Football!

    From Perry Neeham, on Fri 10 Jul 6:49PM

  15. you should buy Milan Jovanovic from Standard, he's­ very good

    From shandu_93, on Fri 10 Jul 6:46PM

  16. Now he is with a decent manager he will realise his­ potential.

    From pstoneh, on Fri 10 Jul 6:45PM
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    jo was rubbish at city we r better off without him good­ riddanse

    From Brian T, on Fri 10 Jul 6:33PM

  18. I think at this stage, only Moyes can develop Jo into­ top player. Hughes seems to be too distracted by buying­ talent, rather than helping younger players to succeed.

    From Charlie, on Fri 10 Jul 6:28PM
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    Rubbish player just about suits Everton. Good Riddance

    From adamwatson99, on Fri 10 Jul 6:24PM

  20. Fantastic player! Congrats to Everton!

    From Charlie, on Fri 10 Jul 6:17PM
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