Seamus Coleman has signed a new one-year deal with Everton until the end of June 2024.
The Republic of Ireland right-back, 34, was appointed club captain in 2019 and is the Toffees’ longest-serving current player.
He has made 409 appearances for Everton since joining from Sligo Rovers in 2009.
Coleman will begin his 15th season at Goodison Park after he recovers from a knee injury sustained in May.
“Everyone knows how much Everton means to me which is why it is special to sign this new contract and continue to play for this great club,” said Coleman.
“From the moment I joined more than 14 years ago, the support my family and I have had from our fans and everyone around the club has been amazing and I never take for granted just how fortunate I am to represent Everton.
“That has included the honour of wearing the captain’s armband in recent years.”
The Toffees narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing just two points above the drop zone.
The 35-year-old’s existing deal expired this summer but the Toffees moved quickly to offer a similar 12-month contract and the right-back has accepted.
“Everyone knows what Everton means to me, and I’m very proud and honoured to sign a new contract. I’m going to cherish and enjoy every moment,” the Republic of Ireland international told evertontv.
“It’s hard to believe it’s going to be our last season at Goodison, such a special place to me and every Evertonian. Of course, I want to be part of that.
“I still feel I can do a job for this football club on and off the pitch. This being our last season at Goodison is a nice way to go into the campaign but I wouldn’t have signed the contract if I didn’t feel capable of contributing to the team.
“I think the manager steadied that ship massively last season with our performances. I just want to be part of that and to continue to be a part of this football club.”
Everton also maintain they are determined not to be forced into a sale for centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite despite reports suggesting he has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, with sources claiming only a “mega offer” in excess of £70million would cause them to reconsider.
That valuation is based on the sales of players in a similar position such as Harry Maguire, Wesley Fofana and Josep Gvardiol, who were all bought by United, Chelsea and Manchester City respectively for sums in excess of £70m.
However, both manager Sean Dyche and director of football Kevin Thelwell have previously stated the club will have to sell this summer to aid their financial position and Branthwaite remains one of their biggest assets.
Uncertainty over a takeover, with a number of bidders reportedly in the running after a deal with 777 Partners collapsed last month, means Everton are likely to have to negotiate the summer window via player trading and loans, which is why extending Colemanâ™s stay makes sense in the short-term.
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