Report claims Sandro Ramirez is ‘close’ to Real Valladolid move despite Marco Silva’s previous belief

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Everton attacker Sandro Ramirez is being targeted by La Liga side Real Valladolid this summer. As reported by El Desmarque, the Blanquivioletas are ‘close’ to securing a deal for the Spanish forward. 

It would not be a surprise for Everton fans as Sandro has failed to succeed at Goodison Park. 

When Everton triggered a reported (BBC Sport) £5.2 million release clause to sign the Malaga striker in 2017 it seemed they had grabbed a bargain. 

But he struggled to settle at Everton and has spent unsuccessful loan spells at both Sevilla and Real Sociedad, Sandro failed to score a single goal during his spell at the Anoeta last season so Everton are right to have little faith in him. 

However, just before leaving for Sociedad last summer, Marco Silva made it clear that was not the case. Speaking to Sky Sports after Sandro had starred in a League Cup win against Rotherham, the Portuguese made it clear he wanted Sandro to remain at Goodison Park. 

“Even if I knew someone called up in the next hour and it is something Sandro is trying to find, I would like if I would stay with him in the squad because he is a player I believe in.”

The player, however, pushed for a move. The hope would have been for regular first-team football and perhaps a return to form in San Sebastian. 

Instead, Sandro played 26 times last season and failed to register a goal or an assist. The result is clear. Everton now have no plans for the attacker and a move to Valladolid will likely be a blessing.