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Former Everton midfielder and club ambassador Ian Snodin has made his stance abundantly clear amid growing rumors linking Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota with a sensational move across Stanley Park. In a passionate interview with Merseyside media this weekend, Snodin expressed both intrigue and caution over the potential signing, sending a direct message to Jota: “If you come to Goodison, make sure it’s for the badge — not the paycheck.”
Snodin, who served Everton with distinction in the late 1980s and early ’90s, knows exactly what it means to wear the royal blue shirt. His comments come at a time when speculation around Jota’s future at Anfield has intensified, with reports suggesting that Everton’s new manager — believed to be pushing for a marquee attacking signing — sees the 27-year-old as a surprise but strategic target.
“Look, Jota is a top-quality player. No doubt about that. He scores goals, he’s clever with his movement, and he’s a winner,” Snodin said. “But if you’re going to cross that divide, you better know what it means. It’s not just football — it’s passion, it’s history, it’s respect. Evertonians don’t just want talent. They want commitment.”
The move, still in its early speculative stages, would be one of the most controversial in recent Merseyside history, given Jota’s success at Liverpool. While a few players have moved between the two clubs before, it has rarely been without emotional fallout. Snodin made it clear that if Jota is serious about the switch, he must understand the gravity of what he’s stepping into.
“Everton fans are some of the most loyal in football. But they demand effort, honesty, and heart. If Jota’s coming here just because the deal is right or game time looks easier — don’t bother,” Snodin added. “But if he’s ready to fight, to bleed blue, and to give us everything — then I’ll be the first to shake his hand.”
Snodin’s strong words have already sparked reactions online, with many fans echoing his sentiment. The idea of a Liverpool player making the move may raise eyebrows, but some supporters admit that Jota’s quality could provide the attacking threat Everton desperately lacked last season.
For now, no official bid has been made. However, insiders suggest that Everton’s new board and ownership group are eager to make a statement in the transfer window, and Jota — potentially unsettled by limited starts under Klopp’s successor — could be lured by a lead role at Goodison Park.
Whether the transfer comes to pass or not, Ian Snodin has drawn the line in the sand: any player wearing the Everton shirt must understand its weight. For Diogo Jota, the decision may not just be about career progression — it could define how he’s remembered on both sides of the Merseyside divide.
