Jacob Raw

Mon 23 March 2026 7:10, UK

Beto was looking highly likely to leave Everton this summer, but his performance against Chelsea might have changed everything.

The Toffees were rampant in their 3-0 win over Liam Rosenior’s side, and it’s hard to argue against the fact that Beto was the man behind securing three points.

David Moyes has been open about the Blues’ striker issues this season, with Thierno Barry still seen as a development signing.

The 62-year-old head coach has chopped and changed between his number nine options all season, though it’s now clear who should stay as the Toffees’ main man up top.

Everton were looking to sign a striker in the winter window, but Beto was also linked with a move away.

What has been said about Beto exit amid Chelsea display?

Juventus were interested in signing Beto in the January transfer window, but Everton rejected the Italian giants’ proposed loan move.

It’s believed that the Friedkin Group were only willing to let the 28-year-old leave if they had a replacement lined up.

Regardless, a right-back and a new striker always seemed to be the priority in the winter market, and after Moyes didn’t land his targets, it was expected that the Toffees would try once more this summer.

Beto’s future looked to be heading in the direction of a Finch Farm exit before his heroics against Chelsea, but if he can keep this momentum going, he may be going nowhere this summer.

As highlighted in the Sofascore graphic above, the former Udinese forward showed exactly why the Blues paid the money they did to bring him to Merseyside back in 2023.

What Everton record did Beto set against Chelsea?

The Hill Dickinson Stadium gives Everton a new era to write fresh history. Moyes is leading the Toffees into a battle to bring European football to their new home, and it’s heading in the right direction.

Beto could turn out to be the unlikely hero in the push, and as highlighted by Aaron Barton on X, the striker has become the first Everton player to be involved in three goals at Hill Dickinson.

Nobody expected him to be the saviour against Chelsea, but as mentioned earlier, it feels like the trajectory in his career with the Toffees can now change.

Seven league games remain, and it’s great to see one of Moyes’ most criticised players receive such a timely boost in confidence.