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Diogo Jota’s love for Everton has resurfaced after his transfer to Liverpool from Wolves for £ 45m.
The Portuguese international became the second signing of the day at Anfield after the expected arrival of Thiago Alcántara.
Although the Spaniard was expected to join, Jota’s emergence as a primary target came out of nowhere.
However, Liverpool have done their homework on the 23-year-old, whom they have been searching for for two years.
With Afcon set to move on, both Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are expected to be absent for some time.
Now, with the addition of Jota, the forward can be used to soften the blow Liverpool is ready to take a bit.
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And Reds fans are delighted to land the talented forward, but might think twice after hearing his comments about their home rivals Everton.
When asked who his favorite team was during his childhood, Jota got a slightly strange answer.
“I loved watching Everton play, especially when they were playing at home,” Jota said.
“It was not a club that fought for the title but that always made life very difficult for the big teams.
“And I loved that drive and competitiveness. They were relentless.”
Without a doubt, the team in question would have been the team of David Moyes, who was known for their tough attitude and never-dying spirit.
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Some of Jota’s heroes may have included Lee Carsley, Alessandro Pistone, and Tony Hibbert.
The Portuguese has become Liverpool’s fourth-most expensive signing following his signing on Friday.
Only Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Naby Keita have cost more, but their journey to the top has been unconventional.
He began his professional career at Pacos Ferreira, where as a young man he scored 14 in 41 league games.
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When it comes to transfers, the Reds have completed the signing of Thiago Alcantara, while Diogo Jota of the Wolves is next on their radar. Young Ki-Jana Hoever is set to head to Wolves in a £ 10 million deal, while Gini Wijnaldum remains linked with Barcelona. There is much to follow.
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It earned him a transfer to Atlético de Madrid at the age of 19, but was unable to make a single appearance for them, instead being sent on loan to Porto and the Lobos.
Their time at Molineux helped them secure promotion to the Championship and their loan was made permanent for £ 14 million.
Before his move to Merseyside, Jota scored 44 times in 131 appearances for the Wolves.
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