Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite
(Credit: Imago)
Joe Elvin
Fri 27 June 2025 15:45, UK
Everton are still trying to thrash out new contracts for first-team players whose deals expire on 30 June.
Everton risk losing several players for free unless they can negotiate terms in the next few days.
However, one first-team defender is set to stay on Merseyside after news of a new deal was confirmed on Friday (27 June), and Branthwaite has now shared his reaction to the news.
Jarrad Branthwaite Everton
Branthwaite is arguably Everton’s most important player (Credit: Imago)
Séamus Coleman signs new one-year contract with Everton
Everton captain Séamus Coleman was one of the players at risk of leaving the Toffees for free.
However, that is no longer a possibility this summer as Everton have confirmed that the Irish right-back has signed a new one-year contract on Merseyside.
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This means Coleman will lead Everton out at their new stadium once the Premier League season begins. Their first home match at Hill Dickinson Stadium is against Brighton on 23 August.
Everton confirmed the deal with Coleman on social media to the delight of their fans, as the defender gets set for his 17th season with the Toffees.
Several players showed their support by leaving comments, while Branthwaite liked the Instagram post, amid news that the centre-back is close to agreeing a new contract of his own with Everton.
Everton fans will want Branthwaite to sign a contract too
Branthwaite’s contract doesn’t expire until June 2027, but Everton fans will be desperately awaiting news of the defender signing an extension.
The England international has become a key player for Everton, but several other Premier League are interested in stealing him away.
Appearances Minutes Played Goals Assists
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Jarrad Branthwaite 2024-25 statistics
If Branthwaite were to sign a new deal this summer, it would feel almost as good as a new signing. That’s how important he has become. Manchester City and Tottenham are supposedly preparing bids this summer, but the club will be determined to keep hold of him.
Everton are supposedly in talks with Branthwaite over a new deal, with some reports suggesting an extension could be just a few days away.
With so many deals to get over the line, it could be a tense few days on the blue half of Liverpool.
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