Seamus Coleman extends contract for Everton – Premier League’s most loyal player:

« One of the club’s greatest heroes »

Seamus Coleman is extending his long career at Everton for another season. As the ‘Toffees’ reported, the 34-year-old right-back has signed a new one-year contract until 2024. The Irishman moved to Everton in January 2009, only interrupted by a short loan spell in 2010 at Blackpool FC, he is not only the team’s longest-serving professional, but also the Premier League’s most loyal player.

Coleman, who is currently recovering from a knee ligament injury suffered in May, said: “Everyone knows how much Everton mean to me. That’s why it’s special to sign this new contract and continue playing for this great club. “Since joining the club over 14 years ago the support my family and I have received from our fans and everyone around the club has been incredible and I never take for granted how much I enjoy representing Everton, and that includes the honor of wearing the captain’s armband for the past few years. »

Coleman chasing the record: Everton’s Premier League record holder

11 | Tim Cahill | 2004-2012 | 226 assignments

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As of June 30, 2023

10 | David Weier | 1999-2006 | 235 assignments

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9 | Duncan Fergusson | 1995-1998, 2000-2006 | 239 assignments

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8 | Phil Neville | 2005-2013 | 242 assignments

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7 | Tony Hibert | 2000-2016 | 265 assignments

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6 | David Unsworth | 1992-1997, 1998-2004 | 302 assignments

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5 | Phil Jagelka | 2007-2019 | 322 assignments

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4 | Leighton-Baines | 2007-2020 | 348 assignments

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2 | Leon Osman | 2002-2016 | 352 assignments

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2 | Seamus Coleman | since 2009 | 352 assignments

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1 | Tim Howard | 2006-2016 | 354 assignments

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Club chairman Bill Kenwright paid tribute to Coleman: « I’ve said it many times: Seamus Coleman is one of the greatest heroes in this club’s 145-year history. » The right-handed player has made 409 appearances for Everton and 352 in the Premier League, putting him just two behind ‘Toffees’ record holder Tim Howard (354).

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Author: Jacqueline MANNESSIER