Donegal man Seamus Coleman has signed a one year contract with his beloved Everton FC.
This means the Killybegs man will enter his 17th season at he club.
Coleman, now 36, has had limited time on the pitch this season.
But manager David Moyles said he values Coleman’s contribution both on and off the field.
Moyes was the manager who brought Coleman to Everton back in January 2009, paying Sligo Rovers a fee of £60,000 for a player who has gone on to make 428 appearances for the club in all competitions, including a club-record 369 appearances in the Premier League.
The new deal means Coleman, who led the side out for their final game at Goodison Park last month, will now lead them into their new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on the banks of the Mersey.
“I love Everton so to continue playing for this special club means everything to me and my family,” Coleman said on the club’s website.
“Like every one of our passionate fans, I’ve lived and breathed what has been a difficult past few years for the club and have put my heart and soul into doing all I can to help us get through it.
“Thanks to the hard work of many people, we’ve been able to get into our magnificent new stadium and pave the way for a brighter future under ambitious new owners, which I want to be part of.”
Manager Moyes said: “Seamus is more than just a player at Everton. He offers so many different qualities. His leadership, his professionalism and his humanity are second to none…
“This could be a period of real change at the club and I want somebody who can help deliver the messages of what it means to be an Everton footballer. Seamus has always done that and I know he will continue to do so as we move into a new era.”
