AliousEverton have secured the services of their long-serving captain, Séamus Coleman, for one more season, ensuring his presence during the club’s final campaign at the iconic Goodison Park before relocating to their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The 35-year-old right-back, whose previous contract expired this summer, has agreed to a new 12-month deal with the Toffees.
Expressing his pride and honor, Coleman stated his intention to cherish every moment of the upcoming season, acknowledging the special significance of Goodison Park for him and every Evertonian.
Despite his age, the Republic of Ireland international believes he can still contribute both on and off the pitch, asserting that he wouldn’t have signed the contract if he felt incapable.
Meanwhile, Everton remains adamant about not being forced into a sale for their promising center-back, Jarrad Branthwaite, despite reports suggesting he has agreed personal terms with Manchester United.
Sources claim that only a “mega offer” exceeding £70 million (€83 million) would compel the club to reconsider, a valuation based on recent high-profile transfers of defenders to clubs like United, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
However, with Everton’s manager Sean Dyche and director of football Kevin Thelwell previously acknowledging the need to sell players to improve the club’s financial position, Branthwaite remains one of their most valuable assets.
The uncertainty surrounding a potential takeover, after a deal with 777 Partners collapsed last month, could force Everton to navigate the summer transfer window through player trading and loans, making Coleman’s contract extension a sensible short-term decision.
In a positive development for the club’s finances, Everton has secured a record-breaking shirt deal with Castore.
The new contract is worth three times the previous four-year arrangement with Hummel, reportedly bringing in around £8 million (€9.5 million) annually.
Castore will also become the first founding partner of Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, scheduled for completion in December ahead of the club’s move for the 2025-26 season.
Despite complaints over quality issues last season, with Aston Villa’s players’ shirts becoming drenched with sweat, Castore, founded in the Wirral in 2016 by former athletes Tom and Phil Beahon, has secured partnerships with the Republic of Ireland national team, Leinster, and Ulster.
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