Moise Kean has defended himself, despite his spell at Everton being a colossal failure.
Joining the Toffees for as much as £25 million (BBC Sport), much was expected from the highly-rated young striker at the time.
But after just spending a year at Everton where Moise Kean failed to impress, he has decided to stick up for himself in what was an unsuccessful move.
Moise Kean defends himself despite failed Everton stint
The Italian international just spent a year actually playing at Goodison Park, before being shipped out to loan to Paris Saint-Germain just a season later.
After his stint at Parc des Princes, the 23-year-old ended up signing for Juventus on loan for two years, before his move was made permanent.
As Moise Kean never particularly looked the part at Everton and especially under Duncan Ferguson, he has now reflected on the transfer.
“At Everton, there was [Dominic] Calvert-Lewin, who was breathing goals that year, and Richarlison. There was very little space.”
“The Premier League is the most beautiful league in the world, the most difficult. I was 19, I have little to blame myself for”, he said in an interview with Corriere dello Sport.
Absolutely spot on
Often, the world is expected of young players, especially if they are as highly-rated as the once-Juventus boy wonder.
But adapting to the hustle and bustle of the Premier League from another country is a challenge for seasoned pros, let alone a youngster.
Considering Moise Kean was only a teenager at the time he signed for Everton, it is completely fair that he struggled to light up proceedings.
While the Goodison faithful have a right not to be the biggest admirers of the striking talent, young prospects should also be given the breathing space to be told that their progress is not expected to be linear.
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