David Moyes believes Jo can recapture the form that led to his £20million move to Manchester City following his arrival at Everton.The 21-year-old Brazilian has struggled to live up to his hefty price tag after his big-money arrival from Russian side CSKA Moscow last summer.
But despite his patchy form at City, Toffees boss Moyes believes the short-term move to Goodison Park could kick-start his career in England.
"We looked at him last year but we weren't sure it was the right thing for us to pursue in the end," he told the club's official website.
"The truth is that it hasn't worked for him at Manchester City and there could be a couple of reasons for that, such as it takes time for some foreign boys to settle in.
"He might also have found the Premier League a bit of a struggle, but we're happy to give him a chance and it would be great if he could show the form he did in Russia.
"The players we have got here will make it easy for him to settle and he will have the support of everyone to ensure he gets back to his best.
"The early signs are encouraging. It's never easy on your first day at any new club and we have only had a brief chance to look at him on the training ground.
"It's going to take a bit of time to get ready for what we want from him. Maybe he needs to find some confidence and self-belief again.
"We are not too desperate at this minute, He can work himself up so he'll be ready when he gets his opportunity and then show us what he can do."
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