“SHOCKING Everton Insider Secrets REVEALED: Thierno Barry’s Jaw-Dropping Impact at Finch Farm Will Leave You SPEECHLESS!”
Everton splashed £30m to secure the signing of Thierno Barry during the summer transfer window.
After scoring 11 goals in his debut season for Villarreal in La Liga, Everton moved swiftly in the summer to secure the signing of Thierno Barry.
However, life on Merseyside hasn’t gone as smoothly as hoped for the 22-year-old, who is yet to find the back of the net in any of his nine appearances so far.
Manager David Moyes has largely favoured Beto ahead of the French striker, and reports have now offered insight into how Barry’s development is being viewed behind the scenes at Finch Farm.
Everton insiders view Barry as a long-term project
According to The i Paper, club sources believe supporters will need to be patient, as it will take time before Barry shows his full potential.
Moyes and the Everton hierarchy reportedly view him as a “project player,” with the long-term goal of moulding him into a complete forward.
The club always intended to bring in another striker to share the workload, and internally, they consider the £30 million fee for Barry to be a smart investment in today’s inflated transfer market.
During the upcoming international break, Moyes is expected to focus on improving Barry’s hold-up play—a weakness that was evident during the match against Crystal Palace, where he was substituted at half-time.
Keane believes one goal could change everything
Centre-back Michael Keane has publicly backed Barry to turn things around, insisting that a single goal could transform his confidence.
“I think Thierno just needs that first goal—it would help him massively,” Keane told the Liverpool Echo.
“We’ve seen glimpses of his power and finishing ability in training, and he can be very difficult to play against. Sometimes, all it takes is a tap-in to change your fortunes.”
Keane also praised Barry’s attitude and integration into the squad, describing him as quiet but well-liked, with strong support from teammates—especially the French-speaking players.
It’s clear that Everton see genuine potential in Barry. With time, patience, and proper guidance from Moyes, the young forward could yet prove to be a valuable long-term signing for the Toffees.
