Overview

• Everton has officially announced that Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, and Joao Virginia will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season.
• Ashley Young, 39, joined Everton in 2023 and became the club’s oldest-ever outfield player, making 68 appearances across multiple positions.
• Goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia, who provided backup to Jordan Pickford, will also depart, with Begovic rejoining Everton last summer for a second stint.
• Manager David Moyes commended the professionalism, leadership, and versatility of the departing players, thanking them for their service to the club.
• Moyes is conducting a case-by-case review of other players with expiring contracts, with decisions on their futures expected in the coming days.