Edon Zhegrova
Pisa, Italy 27th December 2025: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus FC during the Serie A 2025-26 football match between Pisa Sporting Club vs Juventus FC at the Cetilar Arena
Everton interest in Edon Zhegrova has had a boost in Italy, and this time the focus is not just on a potential transfer… But on whether his Juventus move was a mistake in the first place.
As reported last week, the Italian press stated the Kosovo international is expected to leave Juventus in the summer, with the Premier League described as a likely destination. The outlet also recalled Everton’s failed attempt to sign the winger in January.
Now,TuttoMercatoWeb have added a new layer to the story. They have interviewed Serxhio Mezi, an intermediary who previously worked on Zhegrova’s move to Italy. His view is uncompromising: the Juventus switch was the wrong decision and a summer exit is necessary.
“Juventus was the wrong choice”
Zhegrova came off the bench in Juventus’ 3-3 draw against Roma at the Olimpico and played a key role in the comeback. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, he repeatedly attacked defenders, delivered dangerous crosses and created a constant sense of superiority in one-v-one situations.
Mezi praised his impact. He said:“As for Zhegrova, Edon came on very well, making the difference with his ability to take on his man and create numerical superiority.”
However, he questioned how the player has been handled in Turin. Referring to Luciano Spalletti’s decision to leave him on the bench in recent weeks, Mezi explained:“Spalletti put him on the bench and, as we know, that destroys a player mentally. Edon went through a very serious injury and he was not treated 100%. He needs trust and continuity.”
Then came the decisive verdict. Asked whether Juventus had been the right move, he replied:“Absolutely not. For me, Juventus was the wrong choice and Zhegrova must leave already in the summer. This is obviously only my personal opinion.”
What this means for Everton chances
Edon Zhegrova
This fresh intervention strengthens the narrative already emerging in Italy. Calciomercato.it had framed Zhegrova as a likely summer departure, and Everton were specifically named as suitors.
For David Moyes, the profile remains attractive. Zhegrova, 26, is a left-footed right winger who previously impressed at Lille, where he consistently beat defenders and delivered end product. However, questions over his knee injury and current physical sharpness remain part of the assessment.
Juventus only signed him in the summer of 2025, so any deal would depend on their valuation and willingness to cut their losses quickly. Still, when figures close to the player publicly state he should leave, it inevitably shifts the mood.
If Everton do return, they would be moving in a context that now looks far more unstable than it did in January.