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Player branded ‘unusable’ after Everton departure – Belief he ‘isn’t up to scratch’

Beto left Everton after failing to become a recognised first-choice in England. However, so far, his return to Italy isn’t going to plan. The Toffees paid €30m to sign the striker back in the summer of 2023. While he did…

By Kaustubh Pandey · Sport Witness

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:41 AM

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Fiorentina striker Beto has been heavily criticized and branded unusable by former defender Fabrizio Bern.
Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo reported that the ex-Everton forward is currently not up to scratch.
Fiorentina signed Beto from Everton for an €18m permanent transfer fee late in the summer window.

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Former Everton striker Beto has faced heavy criticism following his return to Italian football with Fiorentina. After a recent defeat to Genoa, former Fiorentina defender Fabrizio Bern branded Beto "unusable" on Radio FirenzeViola, comparing his struggles to Arthur Cabral. Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo also reported that the forward is currently not up to scratch to start for the Serie A side.

Beto joined Fiorentina for €18m late in the summer transfer window as a replacement for Moise Kean. However, he is struggling for form under manager Paolo Vanoli and faces tough competition from Mateo Pellegrino.

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