Everton must make Beto contract offer, his performance vs Crystal Palace proved he is vital
Everton simply have to make an offer to extend Beto’s contract after his performance in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
The forward has constantly been linked with a Hill Dickinson Stadium exit, but David Moyes has kept faith with the Guinea-Bissau star.
That has proven to be the right decision, as he has notched a total of 11 goal contributions this season in all competitions.
His current deal expires at the end of next season, leaving the Blues with the chance of losing him for a cheap fee in the summer.
Everton must get his future sorted soon, and his showing against Oliver Glasner proves there is only one direction that it can go.
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How did Beto perform in Everton’s draw with Palace
Beto’s revival in recent weeks at Everton can’t go under the radar, he has notched six goal contributions (five goals, one assist) in his last five games, showing his importance to the side.
The 28-year-old scored what looked like the winner against the Eagles, despite having just two shots in total, per Sofascore.
That suggests that he made the most out of the little amount of chances that came his way, with an expected goals tally of 0.29.
| Beto’s stats vs Palace | |
| Goals | 1 |
| Expected goals | 0.29 |
| Pass accuracy | 100% |
| Successful dribbles | 2/2(100%) |
| Touches (Possession lost) | 24(7) |
| Clearances | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 |
He held it up well when required, completing all four of his pass attempts, for a 100 per cent completion rate.
The attacker completed both of the dribble attempts that he attempted, and lost the ball just seven times from his 24 touches.
He also tried to help out defensively, making two clearances and one block, while winning two of five ground duels that he contested.
Why keeping Beto is the best option for the Blues
He has proven that he deserves a contract extension, beating Thierno Barry out for the number one spot after a tense battle between the forwards, he is vital to the team.
Given the lack of quality and value in the striker market at the moment, the Toffees best bet may well be to stick with the 10-cap international.
If they were to let him walk away from free, they may regret it, as they would likely struggle to bring in somebody who can have the same impact.
Therefore, a deal needs to be reached that benefits both parties, and keeps him on Merseyside for the foreseeable future.
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