James Tarkowski sends heartfelt message to Seamus Coleman after confirmed Everton news
James Tarkowski sent a message to Seamus Coleman after confirmed news regarding the defender’s Everton future.
Everton are preparing for a hectic summer window, with The Friedkin Group eager to make their mark following their takeover.
Going into the summer window, Everton entered the summer with just 14 senior players under contract, meaning plenty of tough decisions lie ahead as the club looks to agree new deals or allow players to depart.
Some high-profile exits have already been confirmed, with Ashley Young and Abdoulaye Doucoure both leaving Goodison Park after bringing much-needed experience to the squad.
Coleman was another player that had his future uncertain with his contract also set to expire, but the club have confirmed news regarding his future.
James Tarkowski reacts as Seamus Coleman signs new Everton deal
Football Insider revealed back in May that Everton were planning to extend Coleman’s contract — and now that has been confirmed.
On 27 June, Everton officially announced that Coleman has signed a one-year extension, keeping him at the club for another season.
In response, Tarkowski showed his support for the club captain by reposting an emotional montage of Coleman alongside the caption: “The skipper.”
The 36-year-old right-back has made 428 appearances for Everton across all competitions, with his 369 Premier League appearances standing as a club record.
A true fan favourite, Coleman’s future had been in doubt, especially the injury he sustained during Everton’s final match at Goodison Park last season, which left supporters fearing the worst.
But with a new era approaching for Everton, including the long-anticipated move to the club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Coleman will now continue his legacy at the heart of the team.
Everton close in on Jarrad Branthwaite contract extension
With Coleman’s future secured, Everton are now working to tie down another key figure at the club.
Fans have praised The Friedkin Group after reports emerged that Everton are closing in on a new long-term contract for Jarrad Branthwaite.
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 24 June that Everton were “confident” of keeping hold of Branthwaite, with talks progressing positively, despite interest from Man United.
The highly-rated defender is expected to sign a new deal that runs until 2030, cementing his place as one of the leading figures in a new-look Everton squad, combining experienced heads like Coleman with the club’s next generation ahead of the move to their new stadium.