Everton Captain Seamus Coleman Signs One-Year Extension Ahead Stadium Move

Everton captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension, committing to his 17th season with the club as they prepare to move to their new Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2025-26 campaign. Despite an injury-hit 2024-25 season limiting him to just five Premier League appearances, Coleman, who holds the club record for most Premier League games played (369), expressed his passion for Everton and enthusiasm for being part of the club's future under new ownership by the Friedkin Group. Manager David Moyes praised Coleman's leadership, professionalism, and influence in the dressing room, highlighting his key role during recent challenging periods and as a figure to help guide Everton into a new era. Coleman credited Moyes, who originally signed him in 2009, as the ideal manager to lead the club forward. Alongside Coleman's extension, Everton are also seeking to secure contracts for other important players such as Jarrad Branthwaite and Idrissa Gueye as they navigate a period of transition and potential squad changes. The club's preparations emphasize a bright future with a focus on stability and growth as they leave Goodison Park after 133 years.