OFFICIAL: Everton snap up 18-year-old Virginia from Arsenal

Virginia was a part of the Portugal U19 side that won the European Championships last week and moved to the 'Toffees' in search of a route to first-team football.

Born in Faro, the stopper started his career with Benfica's academy before joining Arsenal, for whom he made 22 appearances for his age group last season.

Speaking to the Everton website, the Portuguese expressed his delight with the move.

"I am really happy to be at Everton," said Virginia.

"I hope to learn a lot from the goalkeepers here, Jordan Pickford, who had a great season and World Cup and Maarten Stekelenburg, who is very experienced, too. This is a great opportunity for me."

 

August 3, 2018