Captain Seamus Coleman says it is “hard to walk away from something you love” as he considers the offer of a new contract from Everton.
Republic of Ireland international Coleman, 35, has made a club-record 363 Premier League appearances for the Toffees since joining from Sligo Rovers for £60,000 in 2009.
“This football club means everything to me,” he told Everton’s website. “I suppose I live and breathe it like everyone else.
“It’s been a hell of a ride—the last two or three years – and it’s not a case that you just turn up for work, go home and forget about it.
“As I said before when I signed my last contract, it is hard to walk away from something you love.”
Coleman, fellow full-back Ashley Young, and midfielders Andre Gomes, Idrissa Gueye, and Dele Alli are all out of contract this summer, while the loan deals of Jack Harrison and Arnaut Danjuma will come to an end.
Director of football Kevin Thelwell said last week players “will be sold” this summer and has asked fans for “patience and understanding” as the club work to improve their financial condition.
After a goalless first half at the Vitality Stadium, Dominic Solanke headed in his 16th Premier League goal of the season to give Bournemouth the lead (64) before Beto appeared to have earned Everton a vital point when he tapped home after Neto’s mistake in the 87th minute.Seamus Coleman’s stoppage-time own goal gave Bournemouth a dramatic 2-1 win over Everton, a result that leaves the Toffees three points above the relegation zone and without a victory in 12 matches.However, the drama was not over there. Just as the clock ticked into stoppage time, Adam Smith’s delivery from the right fizzed across the six-yard box and deflected off Coleman’s chest into an empty
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