Report: Everton want to send Virginia out on loan

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Joao Virginia is set to leave Everton on a season-long loan deal this summer.

What’s the story?

According to O Jogo, it is the belief of the Blues the 21-year-old can benefit from a year of experience. The Merseysiders think Virginia will come back ‘stronger’ from his time away.

Everton have received numerous offers from clubs in the Championship and top tier sides in foreign leagues.

The ‘fantastic’ goalkeeper started his career with Benfica before moving to Arsenal in 2015. He left the Gunners in 2018 for the blue half of Merseyside.

The ace has already had a spell in the first team, making three senior appearances last season.

Virginia needs loan experience in order to develop

Virginia needs loan experience in order to develop to make the Everton first team.

However, his pathway into the first XI isn’t very clear right now after the acquisition of Asmir Begovic.

But, that should not be too worrying after the situation Emiliano Martinez experience.

After he joined Arsenal, the Argentine had to wait almost a decade before he got a run in the tea.

After he got his chance, the 28-year-old and has now established himself as number one for club and country.

Along the way, the South American enjoyed numerous loan spells, all of which helped shape him.

Virginia may experience something likewise and it’s due to make him a better player for the future.