Everton captain Seamus Coleman will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season after more than 17 years.
The Irish defender joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in 2009 for just £60,000 and rose to become a loyal servant and club captain.
In his statement, Coleman thanks fans for their support, and says it will be emotional to leave, and confirms this is his final season at Goodison Park.
“I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You’ve helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I’ve always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first and you all mean the world to me. I live in the city – I see you all daily – and I’ve taken your love of the Football Club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people.
“I also thank my managers, teammates and all the staff at Everton. They’ve seen me happy, sad, angry, emotional, but the greater cause has always been Everton Football Club. Thank you for making me a better captain and teammate. It’s an incredible football club with incredible people.
“Obviously, after such a big decision, I want to have some time over the summer to focus on what’s next for me and my family. My love for Everton is something you all know about – and I’ve got a huge love for Ireland as well.
“The Club have been unbelievable with me. They’ve offered me an opportunity to stay on at the Football Club. The manager and staff have been great, and I think with it being such an important decision over my future, I’m going to take a nice, long holiday and look back on what has been an amazing time as an Everton footballer.” Coleman said.
The 37-year-old who joined Everton in 2009, has made 433 total appearances for the club across all competitions, 372 coming in the Premier League – a club record for most Premier League appearances.
He scored 28 goals and assisted 27 times for Everton.
