Overview

• Everton have finalized new contracts for Idrissa Gueye, Seamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite to stabilize their experienced roster.
• Gueye’s one-year extension includes an optional second year after he earned both Players’ and Supporters’ Player of the Year awards.
• Manager David Moyes sees veteran leadership as crucial for integrating new signings and preparing for the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
• The club expects Gueye to miss up to seven Premier League matches due to his likely participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
• Despite securing key veterans, Everton still prioritizes adding central midfield reinforcements to address concerns over depth, fitness and future succession.