Jo craves Everton stay

02 May 2009 12:20
Jo has revealed he would rather stay at Everton than return to Manchester City, but the frontman may be priced out of a move.[LNB] The Brazilian striker endured a frustrating spell at Eastlands before completing a January loan switch to Goodison Park.[LNB]The 22-year-old has enjoyed his time with the Toffees netting five goals in the process and the former CSKA Moscow forward insists he would like to extend his spell on Merseyside.[LNB]Jo told The Daily Mail: "I feel more comfortable at Everton because they have given me a chance to settle into my surroundings.[LNB]"I joined City without doing a real pre-season because I had to go to the Olympics and when I got there the Premier League season had already started.[LNB]"There was no chance to get into the team. I don't feel the chapter is closed with City and if I return at the end of the season I'll do my best.[LNB]"Otherwise, I hope to stay with Everton. The way things are I really like Everton. I like the atmosphere and the culture. But if I have to go back I will try to fit in."[LNB]Nice fitJo has had no problems fitting in at Everton, the brace against Bolton on his Toffees debut confirmed that and the Brazil international gives most of the credit to boss David Moyes.[LNB]"I have a very good relationship with David Moyes and you can see that,' he added. [LNB]"When I went to Everton I knew it was for a manager who wanted me because he had tried to sign me in the summer.[LNB]'I had other offers in January, but they knew my style and I knew how much they wanted me.'[LNB]But it looks as though Jo's chances of having his Everton career extended are receding because Moyes knows the Toffees simply cannot afford the marksman.[LNB]"Everton have not got the money to buy him, you need Chelsea's owners to be able to afford him," the Everton boss admitted. [LNB]

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