Joao Virginia transfer: Everton exit on cards as strong interest emerges
Joao Virginia could leave Everton as strong interest has emerged in the goalkeeper ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Portuguese shot-stopper is in the final few months of his contract at the Toffees and will be a free agent soon.
With Virginia’s contract at Goodison Park expiring, he has been free to negotiate a free transfer since the start of 2025.
Jordan Pickford is the first choice for David Moyes at the Blues, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the former Arsenal goalkeeper leave soon.
Everton shot-stopper Virginia has several transfer options
Virginia has several suitors to leave the Merseyside outfit this summer, according to Estadio Deportivo.
The news outlet reports (3 March) that a move to La Liga is considered a strong option for the 25-year-old.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances |
| Premier League | 0 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 |
| FA Cup | 1 |
It has been claimed that Premier League and EFL clubs are also eyeing the shot-stopper, with Benfica also interested.
Virginia is calm about his situation at Everton and will take time until the end of the season to make the right decision over his future.
Pickford the star goalkeeper at Goodison Park
Pickford is the star at Goodison Park and has been a reliable goalkeeper for the Toffees for several years now.
Over the last few seasons, the Blues have been fighting relegation battles, and the England international has come in pivotal on a lot of occasions to save their blushes.
The 30-year-old has rightfully cemented his place in between the sticks at the Merseyside outfit, but that has left other players struggling for game time.
Virginia has hardly made an appearance for the Toffees this season, and it feels like his time at Goodison Park is ending.
It would be surprising to see Pickford being dropped to the bench anytime soon, making the Portuguese goalkeeper’s exit the correct decision.
Asmir Begovic is the third-choice shot-stopper at the Blues, but the Bosnian veteran’s contract also expires this summer.
It wouldn’t be prudent for the Merseysiders to lose two of their key squad members in the coming months, and it remains to be seen whether an offer will be made to keep either of the two.