Everton Youngster Gets Praise In Spain: What Should David Moyes Do With Him? | OneFootball

Everton’s 20-year-old recruit Adam Aznou has given Málaga an early lift after arriving on loan from Goodison Park on August 31, with his quality already catching the coaching staff’s eye. Málaga completed the move, and the club confirmed Aznou will train with the first team while carrying Atlético Malagueño registration. Sport Witness cited an original update from Radio Marca Málaga and comments from BILD journalist Nico Linner.

Linner recalled Aznou as a prospect and compared his standing at Bayern’s academy with Lamine Yamal’s early reputation. That pedigree never translated into regular Everton football last season. Aznou made two cup appearances and recorded 42 minutes, according to Opta’s career data.

Radio Marca Málaga reported that the youngster sought a change after limited chances under David Moyes, while his physical adaptation to English football proved difficult. Now Málaga see a player who can operate at left-back or further forward, with Jorge Salinas providing competition.

What should David Moyes do with Aznou?

BRADFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Adam Aznou of Everton U21 during the Vertu Trophy match between Bradford City and Everton U21 at University of Bradford Stadium on October 14, 2025 in Bradford, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

The answer looks clear: let the loan run. Everton have little reason to rush Aznou into Premier League action when his first season offered just 42 minutes and exposed a physical gap that England can punish brutally. Moyes has built his side around defensive discipline, strength in duels and players capable of surviving sustained pressure, so asking a technically gifted but physically raw youngster to carry that load every week would create more risk than reward.

At Málaga, the situation makes far more sense. He won’t simply collect substitute appearances; he has to fight Salinas for the left-back berth, which gives him pressure while keeping the competition relevant to his development. His close control, progressive passing and attacking instincts should have more room to breathe in Spain, while regular senior football can force improvements in his positioning, recovery work and defensive decisions.

Aznou spent three formative years in Bayern’s academy, where he developed the technical base that made scouts rank him highly, and Málaga can test whether that talent survives senior football every week. Building core strength matters, but so does learning when to release the ball, when to hold the line and how to defend without losing his attacking edge.

Moyes should monitor the detail rather than the headlines. If Aznou returns in 2027 stronger, sharper and comfortable handling the physical side of the game, Everton could have a genuine first-team option for the next campaign. For now, Spain offers the minutes he couldn’t secure in England in time.