Everton defender Seamus Coleman has signed a new five year deal at the club.
Everton’s Seamus Coleman
Seamus Coleman has signed a new five-year contract with Everton, the club have confirmed.
The 28-year-old full back has been enjoying a great campaign for the Toffees, until a double fracture on his right leg during the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier with Wales in March brought his season to an abrupt end.
According to Evertonfc.com, the deal was agreed long before Coleman was on national duty.
Everton’s Seamus Coleman celebrates scoring their first goal
Coleman revealed that he received a message from Bill Kenwright within hours of sustaining his season-ending injury. The Everton chairman told him that the contract was still waiting for him as soon as he was ready to sign it.
“I’m really excited by the way things are going and the players we have signed,” he said to Evertonfc.com.
“This season has been good and we’ve got Europa League football next season to look forward to. It’s exciting and it’s all about pushing ourselves. I’m really happy that I am going to be here for the foreseeable future.
“I think I’ve been very lucky with the Club that I moved over from Ireland to join. I left my family back home and I joined another family over here. There have been ups and downs in my playing career – like everything – but thankfully the Club reward you when you are doing well.
“This was an important contract. I’m at a good age now and I think the Club are showing good ambition and going in the right direction, so it’s really exciting.”
The long-term deal goes on to show Everton’s immense faith in his ability. Coleman joined Everton in January 2009, and has blossomed into one of the finest full-backs in the Premier League.
He has made 247 appearances in all competitions for the Blues, and has 24 goals to his name as well.
In fact, since 2013/14, Coleman has scored more Premier League goals (14) than any other defender.
Everton fans were quick to the react to the news on Twitter. Here are some of the best tweets:
Everton’s Seamus Coleman celebrates scoring their second goal
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