Everton €18m exit turning into a nightmare already

Beto's €18m move to Fiorentina is struggling; the striker has failed to score and justify the fee, leaving Fiorentina regretting the signing.

Fiorentina's summer signing Beto from Everton is proving to be a significant disappointment. The €18m striker, brought in to fill the void left by Moise Kean's departure, has failed to deliver on expectations. He has not scored and has been unable to showcase the physicality and ability to attack space behind the defence that convinced Fiorentina to sign him. Even his appearances off the bench have been unconvincing.

Fiorentina manager has attempted to shield Beto publicly, but patience is wearing thin among fans and the club. Sporting director Fabio Paratici now faces a difficult decision, though writing off the investment is complicated by the fact that Beto has already played for two clubs this season (Everton and Fiorentina), which prevents him from joining another club until next summer. Fiorentina must find a way to make the move work, but right now the summer transfer is being described as nothing short of a disaster.