Joao Silva makes loan move

12 August 2011 15:17
Everton have confirmed striker Joao Silva has joined Portuguese outfit Vitoria FC on a season-long loan.[LNB] Silva, 21, scored four goals in 12 games while on loan with Uniao de Leiria last season and it is hoped his latest switch will be even more beneficial.[LNB]Having hit 14 goals in his first full season of senior football with hometown club CD Aves, Silva attracted interest from a host of top clubs.[LNB]Everton boss David Moyes won the race to secure his services, with Silva signing a three-year deal at Goodison Park last summer.[LNB]But he was part of their reserve squad last season before being sent on loan to Portuguese top-flight side Uniao de Leiria, for whom he scored a brace in a 3-3 draw away to Benfica.[LNB]Silva had played both games during Everton's recent tour of Russia and now has the chance of regular first-team football back home.

Source: Team_Talk