Seamus Coleman has signed a new five-year deal with Everton, the club has confirmed this afternoon.
The 28-year-old Killybegs man is recovering from a double leg break, sustained while playing for the Republic of Ireland against Wales in a World Cup qualifier in March.
Coleman was signed by Everton from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for a snip at £60,000.
Since breaking into the Toffees’ team, Coleman has scored 24 times in 247 games.
“I’m delighted to get this signed,” Coleman said.
“I’ve been here for a long time and it’s a special Club that means a lot to me.
“Everything had been agreed and I was due to sign it after the international break but unfortunately I got the injury.
[adrotate group=”91″]“The Chairman messaged me the night of my injury and said, ‘Don’t worry about it because when you come back this contract is still waiting for you’. That sums up what the Chairman and this Club is all about.
“Farhad Moshiri also sent me cards and said the support was always going to be there. I’m delighted with how the Club has handled the situation. Knowing that I was going to come back and sign it has definitely helped things. It’s a massive boost and gives me something to fight for.
“I want to prove my worth when I come back and show the Club were right for rewarding me with this long-term contract.”
Coleman has been linked several times with big-money moves in England and Manchester United have long since been touted as possible suitors.
Coleman has already had a couple of improved deals at Everton – and his latest one will take him to the summer of 2022 at Goodison Park.
Coleman said: “I’m really excited by the way things are going and the players we have signed.
“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.”
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