Calvert-Lewin and Pickford react as another Everton star confirms his exit
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jordan Pickford joined teammates in reacting to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s heartfelt message to Everton supporters.
Doucoure has played a key role for Everton throughout the campaign, making 35 appearances in all competitions and proving to be a vital presence in midfield.
However, speculation around his future has continued to grow with his contract set to expire next month. and despite his importance to the team, no progress has been reported regarding a new deal.
Several players such as Asmir Begovic and Ashley Young will leave Everton this summer, with their exits already confirmed ahead of next season.
Everton fans were convinced Doucoure is also set to leave the club due to his emotional reaction at the end of their last home game at Goodison Park against Southampton.
That feeling has only intensified after the 32-year-old addressed supporters directly with a heartfelt message on social media.
Abdoulaye Doucoure confirms Everton exit after five-year spell
After five seasons on Merseyside, Doucoure has officially confirmed that he will leave Everton at the end of the season in a 90-second clip on Instagram addressing the fans.
Multiple players responded with Calvert-Lewin commenting “Doucoure” with a heart emoji and former teammate Amadou Onana saying: “Legend”. Other players such as Pickford and Beto all liked the post in appreciation.
The club revealed that the 32-year-old was offered a new contract, but Doucoure has “decided to pursue opportunities” elsewhere [Everton.com].
During his time with the Toffees, he made 165 appearances, scoring 21 goals and registering 14 assists in all competitions.
This season has been somewhat mixed for the midfielder, with some sections of the Everton fanbase calling for Doucoure to be sold earlier in the campaign due to inconsistent form. However, he has remained a popular figure overall and has served the club with commitment throughout recent years.
| Club statistics | Abdoulaye Doucoure |
| Appearances | 165 |
| Goals | 21 |
| Assists | 14 |
Everton set to move for Angel Gomes amid exit confirmed
With multiple player exits confirmed, the club appear to be preparing for a summer of significant recruitment.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has revealed that Everton are targeting a move for Angel Gomes following his departure from Lille.
Brown added that David Moyes is keen to add more technical quality to the midfield, particularly in light of Doucoure’s confirmed exit.
Football Insider previously reported in March that Tottenham were leading the race for Gomes, but they now face competition and Everton may hold an advantage in the pursuit, with the promise of regular first-team football potentially tipping the balance in their favour.